Home pregnancy tests

Woman who wants to get pregnant

You may think that you may be pregnant because you feel some symptoms and having had unprotected sex it is more than likely that you are pregnant. But let's be honest, it is not very cheap to buy a pregnancy test, or at least not everyone can afford it. In this sense, it is a good idea to know some home pregnancy tests so you can get out of doubt without spending so much money.

All the pregnancy test they can tell you if you are pregnant or not by detecting the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine. This hormone is produced by cells that will develop into the placenta. It first enters the bloodstream when the fertilized egg begins to implant itself in the lining of the uterus, around the sixth day after fertilization.

The amount of hCG in the pregnant woman's body increases rapidly during the following weeks and doubles. When a test detects the hormone in the urine, it will show a positive result, there are even tests - which are bought in pharmacies - that can tell you even up to the weeks that have passed since the moment you conceived. But today, we want to talk about home pregnancy tests that will also help you get rid of doubts.

When should you take the pregnancy test

Some home pregnancy tests - but you can buy them at drugstores - are so sensitive that you can give a good result just 5 days before you expect your next period. Some women can produce enough hCG to get positive results, although you can also risk a false result.

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But if you are eager to know and don't mind spending the money, then don't hesitate and give it a try. If you get a negative result, you will just have to wait and try again later until your period is 10 days late. Most home pregnancy tests are more than 99% accurate if used on the right day - between one week and ten days after your period is due.

Reasons to take a home pregnancy test

Although it is true that the first thing is to consult your doctor for pregnant women to ensure your health and that of your baby, there are many reasons why you may not want to use the services of a medical professional or the pharmacy to confirm your pregnancy. Some of these reasons are:

  • A pregnancy test can be too expensive.
  • It can be difficult to get to the doctor or visit a pharmacy if you live in a remote town.
  • Going to the doctor for a blood or urine test would mean waiting several days for the result.
  • You may want to keep the pregnancy a secret for now - for whatever reasons.
  • Plus: you can keep your privacy and it's cheaper.

Home tests to know that you are pregnant -or not-

Next we are going to expose you some of the home pregnancy tests you can take without spending just money and also, you will be able to know if you are pregnant instantly.

Your body warns you

This is the oldest pregnancy test - your body alerts you. Yes, women who are pregnant experience physical changes, even in the initial stages. These are the indicators that can make you suspect that you have a baby developing in your womb. 


The most obvious first sign is that the rule is missing. Newly pregnant women may also have higher body temperatures, sweat more than normal, and have more sensitive breasts and nipples. They may also feel like urinating more and even feel nauseous in the morning. If you experience all of these symptoms, you will likely need a pregnancy test to make sure you are indeed pregnant.

However, not all women experience physical changes and they may even have slight bleeding, which can make them feel confused as to whether or not they are pregnant. In these cases, a home pregnancy test will undoubtedly be a good option.

Woman with ectopic pregnancy

Toothpaste test

If you want to know if you are pregnant, you cannot miss toothpaste on your shopping list or in your home. But you need the plain white variety, nothing that contains gel or colored stripes. There are two things that can indicate if you are pregnant if you add urine to the white toothpaste. If the toothpaste turns light blue or starts to foam a lot, it may indicate that you are pregnant.

Unfortunately, there is no exact amount of urine or toothpaste that you should use or how long you should wait to know the result.

The sugar pregnancy test

Sugar is a common element in every home and you can use it as a pregnancy test. Put several tablespoons of sugar in a bowl and add a little urine inside. Look for the formation of as if they were sugar cubes. If the sugar clumps, it is a sign that you are pregnant. If the sugar dissolves in the fluid in your urine then you are not pregnant. 

All pregnancy tests, including this one for sugar, are best done first thing in the morning, when you wake up. This way the urine will be much more concentrated. If it is not possible to do the test in the morning, one option is keeping urine first thing in the morning in an airtight container and do it later.

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White vinegar pregnancy test

White vinegar is perhaps the cheapest ingredient to use in a home pregnancy test. You just have to add a little urine to a cup of white vinegar and wait for a color change to indicate a positive pregnancy.

But if you want to be really sure whether or not you are pregnant, then buy one pregnancy test at the pharmacy or get a blood test at your medical center.


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  1.   Reynoso armpit said

    Hello, how are you? I have a question, I have been preparing for 3 years not to have more children but my body is changing and I feel something that moves me, there are possibilities that I am pregnant once they found me an incomplete abortion and the strangest thing is than this and bindo my rule

    1.    Sara said

      Hello, I ice the one with the toothpaste and it stayed the same and the one with sugar did not make lumps, it just stayed put a paste, it did not melt or make lumps but if it was raised, papiya, that means I am pregnant or not, thank you

  2.   Amarilys said

    My period is 4 days away but my bust hurts. I tried the vinegar and a white foam quickly formed that rose to the rim of the glass. Will i be pregnant? Once I did it, I had the same results and it came back negative. Help me!

    1.    Macarena said

      Hi Amarilys, home tests are not entirely reliable. All the best.

    2.    Luly said

      Help my test came out like this and I don't know if I am or not

  3.   Araceli said

    Hey girls, I just got my urine tested for sugar first. It did not form cubes nor did it dissolve, it stayed there. I am 5 days late. I have not had symptoms but I feel my body different, I do not know how to explain it, perhaps it is a sensation and nothing more than that. Help!

    1.    leilani said

      Hello, if my urine is up and the sugar is down, what does it mean?

  4.   Jesica said

    Hello Araceli, I have done it too and it has happened to me like you did in the end become pregnant?

  5.   T3E2 said

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