Do I have to use morning urine for pregnancy test strips?

A pregnancy test strip, also known as an early pregnancy test strip, is a test strip that can detect pregnancy. When a woman has some early pregnancy reactions, she can use an early pregnancy test strip to test. Generally speaking, if you want the test results to be accurate, it is best to test in the morning using morning urine. So, is it necessary to use morning urine when using pregnancy test strips? Below, I will introduce you to the relevant knowledge.

1. Do you have to use morning urine for pregnancy test strips?

It doesn't have to be morning urine.

However, due to the low hormone levels in urine during early pregnancy, it is not easy to detect. Because urine is retained in the body during sleep, a large part of the water is metabolized by the body, and the urine is concentrated. In addition, more hormones are secreted during sleep, so the hormone concentration in morning urine is higher than that in normal urine. Therefore, early morning urine testing in pregnancy is more accurate.

2. How to use pregnancy test strips

(1) Collect urine in a clean, dry container (the urine after intercourse is suitable for this test. If you have just become pregnant, the first urine in the morning is best).

(2) Hold the test strip and dip the end with the arrow mark into the container of urine. After about three seconds, take it out and lay it flat. Observe the results within 30 seconds to 5 minutes.

3. Precautions for using pregnancy test strips

1. Pay attention to the production date on the packaging box and do not use expired test cards, because chemical agents will become ineffective over time.

2. In order to reduce the chance of inaccurate testing, read the instructions for use of the test card carefully before going to the bathroom for specific operations, and then follow the instructions carefully.

3. If you are not sure about the test results, it is best to call your doctor for consultation and complete the test under the doctor's guidance. For example, if you drink too much water and your urine is diluted, your doctor will tell you whether you need to take the test again. If the test result is positive but subtle, you should assume you are pregnant and go to the doctor for a check-up.

4. If the self-test result is negative and menstruation still does not come after 1 week, you should do the self-test again. If it is not negative, it is best to see a doctor.

5. The most important thing is to trust your body. If your symptoms tell you that you are pregnant or not pregnant, no matter what the self-test results are, you should consider that self-testing may be wrong, and it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up. Symptoms of early pregnancy include: nausea and vomiting, fatigue, frequent urination, breast swelling, picky eating, drowsiness, etc.