Does a Missed Period Always Mean Pregnancy?
Some women have irregular menstrual cycles and do not become alarmed at irregular bleeding. Home pregnancy tests are generally reliable, readily accessible and are fairly inexpensive. New tests are being marketed that can detect the pregnancy hormone sooner than before. As soon as you are aware that you have missed a period, purchase a pregnancy test and be sure to read the directions before beginning. If the test is negative and you are still unsure, you can schedule an appointment with you physician and a blood test can be drawn to check for pregnancy hormones in your blood. This test is very sensitive and more reliable than the over the counter urine tests.
