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Can taking medicines affect the pregnancy test results?
Can taking medicines affect the pregnancy test results?
Can taking medicines affect the pregnancy test results?
Most medications will not affect the results of a pregnancy test. The only medication which could alter the result is medicine used to boost fertility, as these drugs contain the HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin).
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Related Questions
How common are falsely positive home pregnancy tests?
False positive test result only happens less than 1% of the time.
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Which pregnancy test kit is more accurate in India?
Rapid Pregnancy Detection Kit (with 99% accuracy)
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
What are the symptoms of ectopic pregnancy?
The symtoms of ectopic pregnancy are severe abdominal pain or pelvic pain along with vaginal bleeding. Rare cases they have a shoulder pain as well.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
How does an HCG injection help in pregnancy?
HCG injections help to maintain high levels of progesterone to support pregnancy. It is given to stimulate ovulation.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Is it possible that a pelvic ultrasound can miss a pregnancy?
Yes, early pregnancies are hard to detect
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Total Beta - HCG (TB-HCG)
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