Does a plus sign on a pregnancy test mean you are pregnant?

To put it simply, a pregnancy test stick is a tool for testing whether a woman is pregnant. Generally speaking, women buy a pregnancy test stick to test whether they are pregnant after having sex. We have heard the name of pregnancy test sticks many times, but many people still don’t know how to use them. So, does a minus sign on the pregnancy test stick mean pregnancy? Does a number of bars on the pregnancy test stick mean pregnancy?

Does a minus sign on a pregnancy test mean pregnancy?

The pregnancy test stick is currently the most convenient and easy way to check whether you are pregnant. The pregnancy test stick mainly determines whether a woman is pregnant based on the accurate measurement of the HCG value in her body. After purchasing a pregnancy test stick, point it toward the urine-absorbing hole on the side of the test stick when you urinate, allowing the urine to pass over the urine-absorbing hole, and maintain the urine-collecting time for about 1 to 2 seconds. The actual instructions for use will show a detailed explanation. Then wait for the display result. Normally, the result may show a minus sign "-", a minus sign " ", or some special colors.

There are "comparison lines" and "detection lines" on the pregnancy test stick.

"C" indicates the comparison line and "T" indicates the test line. If only "C" is colored, it indicates that you are not pregnant. If both "C" and "T" are colored, it indicates that you are already pregnant. If only "T" is colored, it means that the pregnancy test stick is invalid. It is recommended to test again with morning urine after purchasing again. If one dark and one light also indicates the possibility of pregnancy, a minus sign means a positive result. A minus sign inside a circle means negative. If the test time interval is more than ten days before intercourse, a negative result indicates that there is no pregnancy.

The minus sign on the pregnancy test stick is positive, which is a sign of pregnancy. To further confirm whether you are pregnant, it is recommended that you go to the hospital's gynecology department for a blood test for hCG 10 days after having sex to confirm the diagnosis and treat the symptoms. A blood test is the earliest and most accurate test to check whether you are pregnant. It is recommended that you drink more water, have a regular daily life, and avoid eating raw or cold food, spicy food, greasy food and other irritating food.

How many bars on the pregnancy test stick does it mean I'm pregnant?

1. One red line means no pregnancy

Only a dark purple band appears in the quality control area (C), and no dark purple band appears in the detection area (T). It is the main manifestation of a negative result, indicating that the pregnancy is not serious.

Note: If there is a dark purple frame only in the test area (T) and no frame appears on the comparison line C, this means that the result is invalid and you should test again.

2. Two red bars indicate pregnancy

Dark purple lines appear in both the test area (T) and the quality control area (C), and the test area is significantly clear, which is a positive sign and indicates that the woman is already pregnant.

3. If one dark and one shallow, you may be pregnant.

If the frame color in the test area (T) is lighter and the frame color in the quality control area (C) is darker, it is a weak positive sign, indicating the possibility of pregnancy. You should wait a week, and if your period still doesn't come, do another test. If it's still one dark and one light, it's best to see a doctor.

4. No red bars, moldy or damaged

If no dark purple bands appear in the quality control area (C), it indicates an incorrect operating procedure or the experimental reagent strip has become moldy and damaged.