What is the hormone that pregnancy tests detect?

We studied this in our biology class recently, it is called hCG. Basically, those pregnancy test strips you buy at the medical store detect this hormone in your urine to show the two lines. Pretty simple science, but always double-check the kit instructions.

It is called the hCG hormone! I remember how anxious I was the first time I had to take a test. Just a small tip: don't drink too much water right before taking the test, as it can dilute the hormone levels and give a false negative.

It is hCG hormone only, haan na. Sometimes if you test too early, the hormone levels are low and the line comes very faint. Just wait for two days and test again with the first urine of the morning, everything will be clear.

Ah, okay, I kept hearing about this hCG hormone but wasn't sure. Does this mean the test can sometimes fail if we test just a day before our period? I am a bit nervous and would love some gentle guidance on when is the absolutely safest day to check.

Yes, it is the hCG hormone that the kit looks for. Take a deep breath and don't stress yourself too much while waiting to test.

The test detects hCG, which is produced by the developing placenta. While home urine tests are highly accurate nowadays, a blood test for beta-hCG at a laboratory is the definitive way to confirm. If you have missed your period, consulting a gynecologist is the best step forward.