Both blood and urine pregnancy tests are designed to detect hCG, or human chorionic gonadotropin, in your body. This hormone begins to be released by the body during pregnancy after a fertilized egg implants in the uterine lining. The amount of hCG will increase as the pregnancy develops, but the levels may not be high
If you think you could be pregnant, you may be wondering exactly how pregnancy tests work. There are two types of pregnancy tests – one requires a urine sample, and the other a blood sample. Most women who think they may be pregnant begin with an over-the-counter pregnancy test that lets them test their urine
Yes, STDs are contagious and can be spread to sexual partners or a pregnant woman’s baby through the placenta or the birth canal at delivery. If you think you might have an STD, you may be tempted to panic, but seeking testing and treatment early is the best way to protect yourself and others. Continue
