How a Pregnancy Test Kit Works? Detection of hCG: Pregnancy test kits work by detecting the presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in a woman's urine. This hormone is produced by the placenta shortly after the embryo attaches to the uterine lining. Sample Collection: A small amount of urine is collected, usually by either holding the test strip in the urine stream or dipping it into a cup of collected urine. Reaction Strip: The test strip contains antibodies that are sensitiv

Let's talk about initial HCG levels when pregnant. 🤰 Generally, when you first miss your period your levels will come back around 50 mIU/mL. It is ok if this comes back a little lower if you are above 35 or have a low ovarian reserve. The main thing you want to see for a viable pregnancy is that the number continuously doubles every two days! 2️⃣ ↗️ Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!💜⤵️ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ •⁠ #infertility #fertility #fertilityjourney #fertilitycommunity #ttc #tt