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Symptoms and Signs of Pregnancy & EPT Tests

By: Christy Berger AND NEPI iLGAZ Finding out you are pregnant can be both an exciting and terrifying experience. Knowing what to look for in yourself as far as the symptoms and signs can help you detect pregnancy as early as possible. Likewise, proper use of EPT or Early Pregnancy Tests can help you find out if you’re going to be a mom within as little as 10 days after conception!

Symptoms of Pregnancy

Pregnancy symptoms by themselves are usually not that noticeable; however, it is the combination of several that should raise your suspicions toward being pregnant.

- Missed Period

- Morning Sickness

- Frequent Urination

- Constipation

- Headaches

- Spotting

- Heartburn

- Swollen and/or Tender Breasts

- Tiredness

How EPT Tests Work

Pregnancy tests work by detecting human chorionic gonadotrophin, HCG, or the pregnancy hormone. Most of these tests detect the hormone in the urine and can provide results within minutes. Early pregnancy tests, EPT, can detect HCG very early—in just a week to 10 days after ovulation.

Most pregnancy tests contain monoclonal antibodies, which are used to detect HCG in the urine. The types of tests include dip strip, midstream and cassette.

Once the urine is on the test, it will provide results within a few minutes. A control line will appear to show you that the test is functional and another line will appear to indicate if you are pregnant. Be sure to read your test’s instructions to see just how your results will be indicated.

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This article is prepared by Christy Berger and Nepi Ilgaz who together write for TestCountry.com on various subjects. You can find a longer version of this article at Symptoms and Signs of Pregnancy & EPT Tests. The article is written mainly using resources from TestCountry Pregnancy Symptoms and Fertility Resource.

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