In this video, Dr. Sterling breaks down everything you need to know about pregnancy tests—so you can test with confidence and understand what those lines actually mean.
You’ll learn:
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The difference between blood (serum) and urine pregnancy tests
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Why blood tests are more sensitive and provide actual hormone levels (quantitative)
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How urine tests work, when to use them, and why they sometimes give false negatives
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Why line darkness does not reliably tell you how “strong” a pregnancy is
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When (and when not) to retest—and how frequent retesting can create more anxiety than clarity
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What to do if you get a positive test + bleeding (hint: call your provider right away)
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What a chemical pregnancy is and how to interpret early positive tests followed by bleeding
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Which brands are most accurate based on real studies (not just marketing claims)
You’ll also hear about the differences between marketing claims (like “99% accurate”) and independent studies—and why tests like First Response and Clearblue Digital tend to be more reliable than others.