While both urine and pregnancy tests detect the hormone hCG, urine tests are more widely available and have a reactive strip designed to test positive if the pregnancy hormone is present. Blood tests also detect hCG but require a visit to the doctor’s office and do not yield immediate results. At Options for Women, we
If you think you may be pregnant, you may be wondering whether a blood or urine pregnancy test is the better option. Both tests look for the same thing: human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, a hormone your body produces in early pregnancy. The main differences involve how sensitive the tests are and how early pregnancy
If you’re facing an unexpected pregnancy situation, you may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to do next. One of the first questions many women ask is: When should I take a pregnancy test? At Options for Women, we provide free pregnancy testing in a confidential, welcoming environment. If you qualify, limited ultrasounds
