Nepomnaschy PA, Weinberg CR, Wilcox AJ, Baird DD. Urinary hCG patterns during the week following implantation. Hum Reprod 2008 Feb;23(2):271–7 If a pregnancy test detects hCG, your result will be positive and you can be confident that you are pregnant. However, sometimes reading and understanding the result of a pregnancy test can be a little confusing. Since each test is different, make sure you follow the instructions, but most pregnancy tests give you a positive result with the following:

You can also read more about the symptoms that lead you to ask “ Am I pregnant or is it PMS” or take our quiz. Digital testing. If, like many women, you want the confidence of an unmistakably clear “Pregnant” or “Not Pregnant” result in words, then our Pregnancy Test with Weeks Indicator could be a good option for you.Although the egg only survives for up to 24 hours, sperm can survive for up to five days. That is why you can still conceive even if you have sex 4 -5 days before the egg is released. Get enough exercise This will help to tone and strengthen your muscles and make it easier to carry your baby. Once you are pregnant, pregnancy exercise classes are a good way to stay healthy as they are specially designed for pregnant women. Place the absorbent tip in your urine stream for 5 seconds. Or, if you prefer, dip into a urine sample collected in a clean, dry container for 5 or 20 seconds, depending on the test you’re using. Clearblue’s Advanced Fertility Monitor and Advanced Digital Ovulation Test measure both your estrogen and LH levels to give you a wide fertility window.

Sarah L. Berga, MD is Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo SUNY. Dr. Berga received her BAS from the University of Virginia and her MD from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Harvard University followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine. Wait the specified amount of time for each test. If you are using the +/- results test, you should wait two minutes before reading the test. A blue line appears in the control window if the test has worked. If you are using the digital test, wait three minutes before attempting to read the test. Results show up on this type of test when the hourglass symbol stops flashing. If you get a negative result on or after the day you expect your period, but still think you might be pregnant, see your doctor.Simply follow the Clearblue® instructions that come with your test, but most tests will have a similar procedure.

For over 30 years we have helped millions of women across the globe by delivering accurate & clear answers at life-changing moments. Whether trying to conceive or thinking they may be pregnant, we have been supporting women with innovative Clearblue products to manage their reproductive life. S, et al. Accuracy of a home-based device for giving an early estimate of pregnancy duration compared with reference methods. Fertility and Sterility. (2013) 100: 1635–1641. Normally, ovulation occurs 24 to 36 hours after the LH surge, and you are at your most fertile on the day of the LH surge and the day after. It may be easy to think a faint line is a false positive, but it’s very, very rare to get a false positive result. You can read more about false positive pregnancy test results here. What does a faint line look like? The only way to know whether you’re pregnant or not is to take a pregnancy test. If you suspect you’re pregnant, you don’t even need to wait until you miss your period as some tests can be used as early as 6 days before your missed period (5 days before you would expect your period to start).If you’re not sure you want a baby, there is help available. A good place to start could be the British Pregnancy Advisory Service (BPAS). Or you can talk to your doctor or a healthcare professional to discuss your options. Clearblue has been a pioneer in pregnancy testing for over 30 years, and we have continued to innovate and create products to help women like you on their pregnancy journey. We’re proud of our long history, and we wanted to share some of our firsts from our Clearblue history.