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How to choose the right pregnancy test?
In the huge universe of pregnancy tests, it’s not easy to navigate because they all seem to be alike. And if you chose according to your profile ? Our selection according to your expectations.
How it works ?
All these tests are based on the dosage of pregnancy hormones, beta-HCG, in the urine. The hormone HCG is secreted by the body and released in the urine from the moment the embryo has implanted in the uterus. The level of HCG is expressed in IU / L (international unit per liter). the HCG hormone detection threshold depends on the test: some are at 10 IU / L, others at 20 or 25 IU / L. Be careful not to drink too much beforehand: the hormones may be too diluted.
Testimonial: “I hadn’t waited long enough”
“I had two tests for my first pregnancy. I hadn’t soaked enough or waited long enough. I was upset to see a negative result because I was convinced I was pregnant, and it was my husband who discovered the positive result afterwards. So I didn’t really believe it! But I went to the lab to confirm the result, and a few hours later, I learned over the phone that I was pregnant. What happiness! “
Cécile, mother of Pia, 3 years old, and Tessa, 1 year old.
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> You have a small budget
Medic AID is a classic pregnancy test, more than 99% reliable from the first day of the due date. Its sensitivity is 25 IU / L and the result is visible in 3 minutes. But what we like about it is especially its price. Medic AID. Between 0,95 and 1,20 €.
> You are very impatient
The pregnancy test Clearblue® Early Early Detection can be done up to 5 days before your expected period. It is 79% reliable at 5 days of menses, 96% reliable at 4 days, and over 99% reliable at 3 days or less. The sensitivity of this early pregnancy test is 10 IU / L of HCG hormone. Clearblue® Early, € 4,95.
> You want more info
In addition to telling you if you are pregnant, Clearblue® Digital is the only brand to offer you the estimation of the age of pregnancy. For example, it displays “Pregnant 1-2” if you are one to two weeks pregnant. The test is over 99% reliable from the expected date of menstruation. Its sensitivity is 25 IU / L of HCG hormone. The estimate of the age of pregnancy is 92% reliable on average. Clearblue® Digital, € 6,90.
> You just have a minute
If you don’t plan on having to wait more than a minute for the verdict, go for the test Predictor Express. After contact with urine (between 5 and 20 seconds), you only have to wait a minute. And, we know, that’s already a lot! Predictor Express, 4 €.
> You want to remain discreet
The pregnancy test Exact Mini, with a girly design, is smaller than the other models. Convenient to slip it into your purse incognito and not be noticed at the office … If a pink line appears in the little heart, you are pregnant! It is 99,9% reliable and has a sensitivity of 25 IU / L. Exacto Mini, € 1,95.
> You prefer to make two
Many brands offer their pregnancy tests in boxes of 2, for more reliability and for a more attractive price. On this side, it is the Suretest brand which wins, with Suretest X2. Reliable over 99%, it has a sensitivity of 25 IU / L of HCG hormone. The response timeout is 5 minutes. Suretest X2, € 4,75 per box of two.