You're probably familiar with the scene. Pulling the little box out of the drug store bag, ducking into the bathroom, and then waiting and staring at a little plastic stick waiting for it to change.

It’s critical that the test you choose is accurate, and because both brands are reliable, it all boils down to how fast you want your results.

Karen Weingarten teaches in the English Department at Queens College, City University of New York. Her book Pregnancy Test was published in March 2023 with Bloomsbury’s Object Lessons Series. By the ...

In the wake of a bust on an illegal medical lab in California involving a dozen government agencies, the Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to use at-home pregnancy tests made by ...

You've just taken a pregnancy test but can you trust the result? A Family Planning expert sets the record straight. Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the hormone produced during pregnancy (Human ...

There are two main types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood tests. Take a home urine test after your next missed period — anywhere from 14 to 18 days after conception. Blood tests are more sensitive ...

This article was reviewed by Julia Switzer, MD, FACOG. Key Takeaways: Menopause and pregnancy can have similar symptoms, like ...

If you've been near social media or on the Internet, you may be aware of the buzz over posts claiming a teenage boy took a home pregnancy test as a joke, received a positive result, and wound up being ...

Everything you need to know about testing for pregnancy at home. Taking a pregnancy test is often an emotionally-charged experience, so you want to get it right the first time, particularly if you’re ...