Pregnancy kits generally fall into two main categories: urine and blood tests.
- Urine tests are the most commonly used option at home, providing quick and convenient results. They detect the hormone hCG in urine, which indicates pregnancy.
- Blood tests are more accurate and can detect pregnancy earlier, usually around 6 to 8 days after ovulation. These are often done in a healthcare setting.
Let's take a look at the different at-home urine pregnancy kits available:
- Midstream tests: These are the most common type of pregnancy test kit. To get the result, you simply hold the absorbent tip in your urine stream for a few seconds.
- Dip strip tests: For these tests, you collect a sample of your urine in a clean container and then dip the test strip into the sample.
- Digital tests: These tests work similarly to midstream tests but display the results in words "pregnant" or "not pregnant" rather than lines or symbols.
With so many pregnancy kit options available, you can pick the right one depending on accuracy, ease of use, price, and sensitivity.
Let's look at some of the best pregnancy kits available in India.