Which Test is Best? OB-GYN Lauren Streicher, M.D. Offers Expert Advice on Selecting Pregnancy Tests
Lauren Streicher , M.D., OB-GYN, clinical professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, addresses the most common questions about purchasing pregnancy tests, providing expert insight on which test to choose.
- Lauren Streicher , M.D., OB-GYN, clinical professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, addresses the most common questions about purchasing pregnancy tests, providing expert insight on which test to choose.
- “When speaking to patients, I find there is still a lot of confusion as to which at-home pregnancy test is right for them.
- Whether actively trying to conceive or not, having access to accurate and reliable pregnancy tests can alleviate any uncertainties.”
Dr. Streicher sheds light on the following considerations regarding purchasing at-home pregnancy tests:
How do at-home pregnancy tests work? - Pregnancy tests detect human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), the hormone produced by the placenta during pregnancy that is found in urine.