Home pregnancy test kits are a good way to know what's going on with your romantic life. But wait; are they totally reliable?
Well, it is always better to go to a gynecologist's clinic to confirm your pregnancy or lack of it. Home test kits are only partially reliable.
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But they allow privacy and that is why they are used widely. Also, couples who haven't yet married, feel uncomfortable to go to a clinic for a pregnancy test. That is one reason why they choose a home test kit. But here are some reasons why it isn't a good idea...
Fact #1
The test kit comes with a set of instructions. When they aren't followed properly, the results may not be accurate!
Fact #2
After some time, the test kit turns dry (the urine drops evaporate). That is when both of the lines in test kit appear dark and that looks like a 'positive' result.
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Fact #3
The test kit works by detecting HCG levels present in the women's urine. Testing a bit early could give a false negative result.
Fact #4
Some test kits deliver false positive reports. When it is an unplanned pregnancy, a false positive creates panic.
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For couples who are trying hard to conceive, a false negative could cause depression.
Fact #5
Apart from all these things, surveys claim that single women who get a false positive feel guilty and try home abortion methods that are dangerous to health.
Fact #6
Some medications can also impact the test results showing a false negative or a false positive.
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Some drugs that contain HCG, some tranquilizers, some diuretics and some other medications could also interfere with the test results.
Fact #7
Even certain medical problems like liver issues and tumours (reproductive) could kill the accuracy of the test results.
