Pregnancy Self Test Cos'è: a rapid urine test that detects the presence of the hormone hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin), produced by the body a few days after conception.|| When to do it: it is recommended to perform it after at least one day of menstrual cycle delay for una greater reliability. Some early versions can detect the hormone up to five days before the delay. The ideal time to perform it is in the morning right after waking up, when the urine is more concentrated.|| How to use: carefully read the instructions urinate directly on the stick or collect the urine in a clean container wait 1-5 minutes and then read the result.|| Reading the result:| Una line → control line → negative result (no pregnancy detected)|| Two lines → control line + test → positive result (presence of hCG)|| No control line or only test line → invalid result, repeat the test|| | Advantages: high accuracy if performed correctly, easy to use, discreet and immediate also available in early or digital versions.|| Limitations:| A negative result may occur if the test is performed too early or if the urine is excessively diluted.|| A positive result must always be confirmed with a blood test and una gynecological visit.||