As a woman, experiencing a range of physical and emotional symptoms is a natural part of our monthly cycle. However, the symptoms...

If you or someone you care about is facing an unexpected pregnancy, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. With so much information (and misinformation) out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Your Options Medical is here to help you cut through the confusion and get the facts.  Let’s get into it! #1 Cytotec (Misoprostol) Cytotec, or Misoprostol , is commonly used alongside Mifepristone in medical abortions. However, some people attempt to use Cytotec alone, which comes w

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Pregnancy tests determine pregnancy by detecting a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin ( hCG ) in a woman’s blood or urine. HCG is typically only detectable in the body during pregnancy. During early pregnancy, the embryo’s placenta begins to form and produce hCG and then builds to a detectable level as the pregnancy develops. Blood Tests Blood and urine tests both detect hCG in a woman’s body. Blood pregnancy tests can detect a lower level of hCG than urine tests.

If you suspect you might be pregnant,you may feel anxious and want to take a pregnancy test right away. To ensure an accurate result, however, you should wait at least 1 week after your first missed period. How Does a Pregnancy Test Work? Home pregnancy tests work by detecting the human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) hormone in your urine. Except in cases of rare conditions , the only time hCG will exist in a woman’s body is during pregnancy. In pregnancy, the placenta produces