How accurate are pregnancy tests?

Asked by georgiagin {246}
4/5/2010 10:23:50 AM

My younger sister recently took a home pregnancy test and got a positive result. She's very low on money and can't afford to go to the doctor right now for a confirmation of the test results. Do you think the stick tests are reliable enough to know she's pregnant?

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Answered by charlieray {262}
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4/5/2010 6:24:06 PM

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Forgive a man for responding to this question, but if you can afford it, pay for your sister to see a doctor. While these home test kits are relatively reliable, they are reacting to chemicals in the urine, and can be influence by whatever she might have had to eat or drink, or some other condition. Trusting the stick results and waiting around for the other signs of pregnancy could cause her unnecessary stress and emotional pain.

I try to avoid doctors and hospitals for the most part, but for something this important, nothing beats getting professional confirmation.

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Answered by jacquie {137}
4/5/2010 10:59:26 PM

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I agree with the person above. I have 4 children and always first did the home pregnancy test then called the dr. for an appt. It was accurate depending on which one you used, but it is always safer letting a dr. in on what your sister is going through. they can help her with other ways of getting help financially. She's not the first person to not have a lot of money and become pregnant. They have many programs and help for her.

Thank you for both of your comments. I've suggested to her that she go to the church's free clinic. They are open once a week to see people so I'm going to take her down there next week. Wish us luck. - georgiagin 4/6/2010 4:52:16 PM | Flag

I'm so happy for you that you're helping your sister. The church is the best place to go. How old is she? How did everything go? - jacquie 4/12/2010 7:34:31 PM | Flag

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