Patient's question:
I used to have a very regular menstrual cycle, with each period occurring between the 31st and 1st of the month. However, this month, it hasn't arrived yet, even up to today. I tested with a pregnancy test kit on Thursday and Saturday last week, and each time I did it right after getting up in the morning, but the results were negative. I'm wondering if the pregnancy test kit could be inaccurate, or if I might already be pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Using a pregnancy test kit in the morning and evening may yield different results, and it can be affected. Morning urine generally has the highest HCG level, so many instructions recommend testing upon waking, but this is not absolute. Here’s a piece of advice for you: early pregnancy test strips are not the most accurate, and there are times when they may not be accurate. They are only a standard for preliminary testing. It’s best to have an HCG test done at the hospital.