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about pregnancy tests
ok so i hear if you take test and it comes out positive, there is still a chance it can be wrong and your really not pregnant. i also hear if it comes out negative..it can be inacurate as well and you really could be pregnant..therefore how is taking a pregnancy test a good indicator if your pregnant or not? are you supposed to take like 4 in a row and see whatever answer comes out the most?
little confused
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most of them r like 99% accurate.so if it says your pregnant then you should prolly go to a docter and get tested. but if it says negative and you really think you are pregnant then still go to the docter.hope i helped XoXo
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Pregnancy tests can give false readings for several reasons. Usually it's either that you tested too early or that you didn't fall the directions completely. I got pregnant and none of the home pregnancy tests (I took 3 at home then 3 more at the free clinic before finally seeing my doctor.) said positive even though my gynecologist said I was.
I would suggest taking one home pregnancy test, following the directions exactly. If it shows up negative but you're still having symptoms, go to your doctor or gynecologist for a blood test. They're more accurate.
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my mom took a pregnancy test when she was 8 onths pregnant with me, just to see if it works as well as they say they do. well, it came out negitive. your best bet is to go to a dr if you seriously think you are pregnant. or look up warning & syptom signs online. but pregnancy tests aren't always right.
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You can be given a false negative, but never a false positive.
So if the pregnancy test comes out negative, take it again to make sure. Take it three times. Or four.
If you're tested positive, test all you want to but you're pregnant.
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they might not always be right..its wise to take at least two before you know for sure..if you're still worried then go to a doctor.
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Most pregnancy tests print a margin of error on the box or somewhere in the instructions. For instance, it might say something like, "97% accurate", meaning that 97 times out 100, if it's positive, you're pregnant. The margin of error is usually very small, and it's put there because so many things can affect the chemicals used to test for pregnancy - the test may be defective, you might have used it wrong etc. The home pregnancy test is not meant to be a definitive indicator of pregnancy; only a medical check-up is, but some people would like to get a small idea first whether they're expecting or not in the privacy and comfort of their own home. As for whether you should take 4 in a row or not, I say, why not? Although 2 would probably be okay, but statistically speaking, if you take four tests and they're all positive, it's very likely you're pregnant - much more likely than if you only take one. Think of it like the lottery - the more tickets you have, the more chance you have of winning. In this case, the more you take, the more you eliminate the chance that you have a false positive or a false negative. I hope that answers your question.
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The most important thing is to use the test accurately. Read ALL of the fine print in the instructions and follow it carefully.
If your cycle is regular, some tests are accurate only one day after you miss your period. If it's not a regular cycle, then generally waiting three weeks after sex and then testing will provide a reliable result. This is about how long it takes for the hormones to register on the test.
Like anything in life, pregnancy tests aren't 100%. If it comes up negative and you still have no period, try taking it again a week later. If it comes up positive, you'll have to see a doctor whether you decide to continue with the pregnancy or not, as they'll need to confirm the results.
Ultimately, only a doctor can give you highly accurate information and let you know how it affects your body.
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The tests are much more accurate than they used to be. Chances are they will be correct most of the time. So long as it is done correctly.
The most accurate test will still be made in a doctors office or health department. But even they can give the occasional false reading. Nothing is 100%. :)
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