Patient's question:
I had sex with my boyfriend, but my period hasn't come yet. I just took a pregnancy test two days ago, and it was negative. I want to know if early pregnancy tests like the one I used are accurate.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Generally speaking, pregnancy test strips are not always accurate. It is also possible to get a false positive if it is around the time of your menstrual period. If you want to confirm whether you are pregnant, it is best to go to a nearby hospital to check blood HCG for confirmation. Blood HCG is a relatively accurate method for early pregnancy testing. Pregnancy test strips are sometimes not very accurate.