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How Accurate Are The Home Pregnancy Test Kits?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015
Question: My period has been stopped form last 1 month.i do pregnacy test at home and it was positive.is it really accurate?dat means am i really pregnant?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you are pregnant.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Yes. The home pregnancy tests are more than 97% accurate. Delayed periods with a positive pregnancy test actually mean that you are pregnant.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 hours later)
I dont feel any pregnancy symptoms except period has been stopped for more XXXXXXX 1 mnth.bt i dnt hv any physical prob like vomiting weakness etc.am i really pregnant?i hv tested 4times wid different kit.all da time da result was same positive.i m really confused
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Symptoms may not be there.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
It is not necessary to have all the symptoms of pregnancy. A positive test on pregnancy kit repeatedly is a proof of your pregnancy.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (6 minutes later)
What u should suggest me now?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Start with proper supplements and healthy diet.

Detailed Answer:
You should consult your gynecologist and start with the antenatal vitamins and folic acid supplements. Do get an ultrasound scan done to confirm the duration of pregnancy and to rule out ectopic preganncy.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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How Accurate Are The Home Pregnancy Test Kits?

Brief Answer: Yes you are pregnant. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Yes. The home pregnancy tests are more than 97% accurate. Delayed periods with a positive pregnancy test actually mean that you are pregnant. Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Rakhi Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Rakhi-Tayal