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Can taking medicines affect the pregnancy test results?
Can taking medicines affect the pregnancy test results?
Can taking medicines affect the pregnancy test results?
Most medications will not affect the results of a pregnancy test. The only medication which could alter the result is medicine used to boost fertility, as these drugs contain the HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin).
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
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What is a triple marker test?
A triple marker test is a blood test conducted on pregnant women between with the gestational age of 15 to 20 weeks to identify any genetic or chromosomal disorder in the unborn baby.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
What is an ectopic pregnancy and how does it happen?
An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilised egg implants and grows outside the main cavity of the uterus.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Can an internal ultrasound detect an early pregnancy?
Transvaginal ultrasonography can detect an intrauterine gestation earlier than what has been previously reported with transabdominal ultrasonography.
Last updated on 08 Jun 2023
Can an ultrasound of ovaries detect a pregnancy?
Yes
Last updated on 09 Jun 2023
Total Beta - HCG (TB-HCG)
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