Is An Ovulation Test A Pregnancy Test?
Ovulation tests and pregnancy tests measure two different things, but they both provide helpful information to those who are trying to conceive or those trying to avoid pregnancy. Here we will take a look at the differences between these two tests and what each one shows.
Ovulation Tests
Ovulation tests measure your body’s surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) that is released in the body 12-36 hours before ovulation. An ovulation test determines when your body is best prepared to conceive because high levels of LH help to trigger ovulation.
When used correctly, ovulation tests should be taken daily over a number of days, preferably on a monthly cycle, to predict when ovulation is likely to occur. Some ovulation test kits come with a color-coded test result, with a positive ovulation test denoting a surge of LH, and a negative ovulation test indicating that ovulation is not likely to occur.
Pregnancy Tests
A pregnancy test measures the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) that is produced in the body when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus. hCG is usually detectible about 12-14 days after ovulation. Pregnancy tests come in both blood and urine varieties, with blood tests being the most reliable form of testing. Urine tests come in the form of either a stick that changes color when it detects hCG, or a digital test that displays a “pregnant” or “not pregnant” message.
Key Takeaways:
- Ovulation tests measure the body’s surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) that occurs before ovulation and helps to indicate when a menstrual cycle is most likely to produce a conception.
- Pregnancy tests measure the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) produced when a fertilized egg implants in the uterus and will likely produce a result two weeks after ovulation.
- Ovulation Tests and Pregnancy Tests are two different tests that measure different hormones and are used for different purposes.
In conclusion, it is important to understand the differences between an ovulation test and a pregnancy test. While an ovulation test can give an indication of when a menstrual cycle is most likely to produce a conception, a pregnancy test can provide a definitive answer regarding whether or not a woman is pregnant.
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