First Response showed to be 97 percent accurate from the day of your missed period in the largest study of over-the-counter pregnancy tests to date. This simple, accurate, and economical test is a user favorite (and can be a wonderful choice if you just want to know – NOW!). It's easy to find online and in stores. Each pack contains three tests, and you can purchase a two-pack.

First Response Early Result, in addition to being the most sensitive at-home test, includes an ergonomically designed grip that is simple to hold (you'd be surprised how many sticks we almost dropped in the toilet). You can pee while holding it under your stream of urine; no need to pee in a cup and dip. If you're concerned about correctly understanding the findings, it's also available in digital format.

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Price: $

Pros: It provides accurate results up to 6 days before your missing period and has been proved to be the most accurate on the day of your missed period when compared to other prominent brands.
Cons: Some reviewers have reported false positives and false negatives, which is a concern with every at-home pregnancy test.
Results time: 3 minutes
Display method: Line test

Link: https://www.amazon.com/First-Response-Result-Pregnancy-Packaging/dp/B000052XHI

If waiting 3 minutes for a response feels like an eternity, the Clearblue Rapid Detection Pregnancy Test may be for you - the test produces findings in just 1 minute. While the findings are quick, you should still wait a week after your missing period before testing (the 2011 study mentioned above showed only 64% accuracy on the day of the missed period).

And, despite the fact that this Clearblue Rapid Detection Pregnancy Test is widely available and simple to use, we found more reports of false positives with it than with any of our other options (based on online reviews). A false positive on a test can be an emotional roller coaster, therefore it may be worth waiting a few minutes longer with one of the more reliable tests. This pregnancy test comes in a set of two.

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Price: $

Pros: Line results are displayed in separate windows with clear guidance, making them easy to understand.

Cons: It may be less accurate in the days preceding a missed period.

Results time: 1 minute

Display method: Line test

Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GXEHL8

One typical issue about pregnancy tests is that they are difficult to read - how many lines mean positive, again? Is that a new line or a reflection?

It's not fun to play the guessing game during an already sensitive period. That is why the Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test can be quite beneficial. It features a countdown meter that flashes to let you know when it's ready to read, and it spells out your results in words rather than lines.

This Clearblue Digital Pregnancy Test also claims to be sensitive enough to test 5 days before your missed period (which it most likely is in many cases), but it will be most accurate if you wait until after your period should have started — in fact, in 2011 study we mentioned earlier, this digital test detected only 54% of pregnancies on the day of a missed period. However, Clearblue's technology may have evolved since then. This test comes in packs of five.

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Price: $

Pros: When the results are ready, the smart countdown function alerts you, and the display window displays a progress bar, allowing you to test and then rest (or try to). There is no need for timing or counting.

Cons: According to external studies, it may not be as reliable in the days preceding a missed period, despite claims that it may detect pregnancy up to 5 days prior.

Results time: This is not advertised, however, the smart countdown indicates it during testing.

Display method: Digital word display

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GS4UDS

While not as user-friendly, test strips are far less expensive and, when used appropriately, just as accurate.

Pregnancy test strips are primarily meant to be dipped into a cup of urine and are smaller and flimsier than test sticks. You can also hold them beneath the stream, although they are more difficult to handle (i.e., do not drop in the toilet) and may not absorb the pee adequately, resulting in an inaccurate result.

If you're obsessed with finding out if you're pregnant and want to test every single day after you ovulate (or test 10 times even if you get a positive just to be sure), these strips are a terrific option! The ClinicalGuard Pregnancy Urine Test Strips' main advantages are that they are inexpensive, accurate, and relatively simple to use.

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Price: $

Pros: They come in packs of 20 for under $10, making them quite inexpensive. They also have a control display alongside the results to aid interpretation.

Cons: Strips make testing more difficult.

Results time: Under 5 minutes

Display method: Colored lines

Link: www.amazon.com/ClinicalGuard®-Pregnancy-Test-Strips-Individually-Sealed/dp/B007VT2OQG

Another good pregnancy test strip choice is the Pregmate Pregnancy Test Strips, which are inexpensive at about 30 cents for each test. If you are trying to conceive and will be undergoing a lot of tests, this can be a smart option (some of the more expensive tests can add up quickly!). These simple strips are simple to use, easy to read, and reliable if taken close to your missed period.

Pregmate Pregnancy Test Strips can work up to 5 days before a missing period, but it's usually best to wait until after a missed period for the most accurate results. However, because they are inexpensive and come in a bag of 50, feel free to experiment.

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Price: $
Pros: This test is the most cost-effective when purchased in bulk.
Cons: Some reviewers complained that the lines were too weak, which could result in false negatives.
Results time: Under 5 minutes
Display method: Two lines equal pregnant, one line means not pregnant.

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01H7P9Q5A

If you're trying to conceive and want more information, you can get a pregnancy test kit. This Easy@Home Ovulation & Pregnancy Test Kit comes with 10 pregnancy test strips and 40 ovulation test strips.

Ovulation test strips function similarly to pregnancy tests, however, they look for an increase in luteinizing hormone (LH). This tells you if you're likely to ovulate in the next 24 to 48 hours, so you'll know when to start trying for a kid. Then, two weeks later, use one (or more) of the pregnancy test strips to see what happened.

If you're going to be conducting a lot of ovulation and pregnancy testing, Easy@Home Ovulation & Pregnancy Test Kit is a good alternative because you won't have to buy a bunch of individual (and more expensive) tests. You can also download the company's free app, which simplifies cycle tracking.

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Price: $

Pros: This kit includes both ovulation and pregnancy tests, and you can follow your findings in the app (access included) to better predict ovulation.
Cons: Some users may find the line approach less dependable and more difficult to comprehend. Reviewers have reported negative findings with these strips when other tests, such as First Response and Clear Blue, have produced positive results.
Results time: 3 to 5 minutes
Display method: Line test

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SXCXJV4

It can be difficult to believe your results (whether positive or negative) the first time, so if you want to be certain, this variety pack from First Response could be a winner. You can test early, during your missed period, and after your missed period with three separate sticks.

It contains our all-time favorite, the First Response Triple Check Pregnancy Test Kit, as well as their digital and quick (1-minute result) tests. If you're looking for further information, this could be a perfect package for you.

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Price: $$
Pros: The kit includes three types of tests, allowing you to test before, on the day of, and after your missing period.
Cons: If you use all three, it will only last you one cycle, therefore this pack isn't as cost-effective as some of the other test strips.
Results time: Varies per test
Display method: Line test

Link: https://www.target.com/p/first-response-triple-check-pregnancy-test-kit-3ct/-/A-53099479

Stix joins the ranks of modern women's health firms that sell directly to customers, and they provide the most personalized subscription option for at-home pregnancy testing. Stix Pregnancy Test is sold in packs of two, with delivery options of every two weeks, four weeks, eight weeks, twelve weeks, and sixteen weeks. Each shipment can comprise up to four boxes (8 tests total).

On the day of a missed menstruation, the company certified that these tests are 99 percent accurate. Stix Pregnancy Test, like other over-the-counter tests, is HSA/FSA eligible.

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Price: $$ (but the cost per test can vary based on subscription)
Pros: The brand is run by women and features an easy subscription strategy.
Cons: A handful of reviewers complained that the results window was too small.
Results time: 5 minutes
Display method: Line method, with a control window

Link: https://getstix.co/products/pregnancy-tests

Fertility tests today promise to be 99 percent accurate from the day of your missing period. They come in small, unobtrusive packaging, which some reviewers disliked. It does, however, make testing in public locations easier. They fit in your back pocket, so you don't have to announce your pregnancy to the world or lug your handbag into the restroom with you.

The highly user-friendly companion software allows you to track your progress. It also allows you to track the results of ovulation tests over time, allowing you to better estimate your most fertile days. You can also mark potential conception dates.

The Modern Fertility Pregnancy Test is HSA/FSA approved.

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Price: $(but the cost per test can vary based on subscription)
Pros: The company provides a simple subscription plan with an integrated app to help you track your cycle.
Cons: Some reviewers complained that the tests were little and did not last as long as other tests they could buy over the counter.
Results time: 5 minutes
Display method: Line method, two lines equals pregnant

Link: https://modernfertility.com/shop/pregnancy-test