Pregnancy Test
Approximately two weeks after conception, a human chorionic gonadatropin (hCG) hormone is produced by the developing placenta and can be detected in urine and in blood.
A negative pregnancy test indicates either there is no pregnancy, or the amount of hCG is not yet sufficient to be detected. If the test is positive, it confirms the pregnancy. The amount of hCG produced during pregnancy doubles every two to three days, and levels off in the second or third month. If pregnancy is still suspected despite a negative urine test, the test can be repeated after two-three days.
Home pregnancy tests that detect hCG in urine are widely available in supermarkets and chemists.
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