{"id":31417,"date":"2026-08-25T18:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T18:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/?p=31417"},"modified":"2026-04-28T12:26:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T12:26:42","slug":"positive-pregnancy-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.may.app\/en\/blog\/fertility\/positive-pregnancy-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do in case of a positive pregnancy test?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A pregnancy test lets you know whether you are pregnant or not. But what should you do if the test is positive? Is the result reliable? What are the next steps?<\/span><\/p>\n

Positive pregnancy test:<\/strong> here\u2019s what to do next.<\/span><\/p>\n

Understanding a positive pregnancy test result<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you suspect you might be pregnant, the first step is usually to take a urine test<\/strong>. This type of test, available at pharmacies or supermarkets, detects the presence of a specific hormone in urine: beta-hCG<\/strong>. This hormone appears as soon as <\/span>implantation<\/span> occurs, meaning when the embryo implants in the uterine lining, usually 6 to 10 days after fertilization and ovulation.<\/span><\/p>\n

A <\/span>pregnancy test<\/span> positive result is generally very reliable, especially if the test is taken under proper conditions. It is simple, quick, and can be done at home. For best accuracy, it is recommended to use your first morning urine<\/strong>. The test can be taken from the first day of a missed period.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, there are rare situations where the result may be inaccurate\u2014this is called a false positive. Here are the rare cases that can cause a false positive<\/strong>:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • taking certain medications, especially fertility treatments,<\/span><\/li>\n
  • the presence of certain rare diseases or tumors that produce hCG,<\/span><\/li>\n
  • residual hormones from a recent pregnancy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If you get a positive pregnancy test (or a negative one but still have strong doubts), it is recommended to confirm the result with a <\/strong><\/span>blood test<\/strong> that will accurately measure your beta-hCG level<\/strong>. Covered when prescribed by a midwife or doctor, the blood test allows precise measurement of the beta-hCG hormone in the blood. This test is more sensitive and reliable and can detect pregnancy as early as 6 days after fertilization.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Want to learn more? Feel free to <\/span>download the May app<\/span><\/a>, where you’ll find plenty of resources to support and guide you throughout your pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n