For those of you who are planning a pregnancy, it must be very happy when the results of the test pack state that you are positive pregnant. However, you need to remember that these results are not necessarily 100% accurate, you know.
Test packs are pregnancy test kits that are sold freely and can be used independently. This tool works by detecting the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone whose levels increase during pregnancy.
Most test pack manufacturers have the ability to detect pregnancy which is 90% accurate. That is, despite having a high level of accuracy, but there is the possibility of an error result that can be caused by various factors.
Understanding the hCG hormone to detect pregnancy
The hCG hormone is produced by the placenta shortly after the fertilized egg attaches to the uterine wall. Besides in the urine, this hormone can also be found in the blood.
A positive test pack result indicates that this tool detects the presence of hCG hormone in the sample being examined, namely urine. However, the existence of this hormone does not necessarily indicate pregnancy.
Positive Test Pack Results without Pregnancy
The following are some of the causes of the hCG hormone found in urine and blood in the absence of pregnancy:
1. Chemical pregnancy
Chemical pregnancy occurs when a fertilized embryo or egg cannot be properly implanted or developed. This is what allows the test pack to detect the hCG hormone produced early in pregnancy. This condition is actually very common, but is often not realized.
You need to remember that this condition is not caused by your mistakes, but generally because of disorders in the uterus, such as scarring, uterine fibroids, or uterine deformities. Another cause is the lack of certain hormone levels, such as progesterone, which can reduce the chances of the embryo to grow and develop.
2. Ectopic pregnancy
Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg grows outside the uterus, usually because it is trapped in the fallopian tube. This condition can occur if there are abnormalities in the fallopian tubes, inflammation and scarring in the fallopian tubes, or a history of uterine infections.
In addition to the fallopian tubes, ectopic pregnancy can occur in the ovaries, cervix, or abdominal cavity. Although embryos in ectopic pregnancy cannot develop, the body still produces the hormone hCG, so the test pack will show positive results.
3. New miscarriage or abortion
Pregnancy test results can remain positive after a woman has an abortion or miscarriages. This is because the levels of the hCG hormone which increases during pregnancy require time to go down.
As long as the hCG hormone is still present in the blood and urine, the test pack will show positive results. This hormone can remain in the body for several weeks afterwards, until a new menstrual period.
4. Consumption of drugs containing hCG
Test pack results can also be influenced by the consumption of certain drugs, such as fertility drugs. A pregnancy test can be positive after taking drugs that contain the hormone hCG.
5. Tumors that produce hCG
Although very rare, the hormone hCG can also be produced by tumors. This can occur when cells that are supposed to form the placenta form tumors.
6. User error
Although the level of accuracy of the test pack is quite high, you still need to be careful when using it. Pay attention to how it is printed on the package, then make sure you read the results of the inspection according to the specified time. Don't forget, check the expiration date on the test pack.
So That The Test Pack Results Are More Accurate
For accurate test pack results, you need to use them correctly, according to the user instructions that are printed on the product packaging. Remember, different products can have different ways of using them.
When you wake up in the morning is the right time to use a test pack because the concentration of urine is still concentrated. This makes hCG more easily detected. In addition, testing too quickly can also result in inaccurate results. It is better to do the test about one week after a late period.
Since the test pack still has the possibility to give inaccurate results, you need to ensure your pregnancy by going to an obstetrician after getting positive results from the test pack. In addition, you can also consult with your obstetrician about how to have a healthy pregnancy.
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