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Yes, they are. They are exactly the same as the more expensive ones, they just wont have anything special like 6 days before your missed period will it tell you.

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How much do the dollar store sell pregnancy tests?

Dollar store pregnancy tests range from $1.39- 3.00, depending on whether you buy the two step test or the one step test.


What stores sell pregnancy tests?

99 cent store sell pregnancy tests


How to Find Cheap, Reliable Pregnancy Tests?

If you are a sexually active woman, you’ve probably taken a few pregnancy tests in your life time. This is especially true for women that tend to worry or those that have irregular periods. And of course when you are trying to conceive, you want to take a pregnancy test just about every day to find out if you have finally been successful and gotten knocked up. But if you’ve ever bought pregnancy tests at the store, you know just how expensive they can be. Even a basic store brand pregnancy test usually costs about $10. If you select one of the newer digital tests that simply read pregnant or not pregnant, you’ll find yourself paying upwards of $15 per test. That is a lot of money for something you are just going to pee on and throw away, especially if you tend to be paranoid or impatient and want to take a lot of pregnancy tests. You could easily throw away your baby savings before you even get pregnant simply buying these pregnancy test. Thrifty women often suggest looking at the dollar store or online for cheap pregnancy tests that can cost about $1 or 2 per test. But how do you know if these tests are even reliable? Knowing whether or not you are pregnant is not something you exactly want to play around with. The key to deciding whether or not a pregnancy test is reliable is understanding how pregnancy tests work. Pregnancy tests look for the presence of a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin or hCG. This hormone is secreted by the placenta after it implants, approximately 6 days after conception. Pregnancy tests look for a certain level of hCG. In order to allow this level time to build up, women typically wait until the first day they miss their period to test. Because this level doubles about once every two days in early pregnancy, women who are still late can wait a few days before testing again if they believe they got a false negative. Comparing the level of hCG a test measures can determine how reliable a pregnancy test is. Surprisingly, the cheap pregnancy tests found online typically are more sensitive and measure the lowest amount of the hormone, meaning it will let a woman know she is pregnant even sooner than the fancy digital tests. These cheap tests also tend to be easier to read than the traditional store bought versions. If you are looking for cheap, reliable pregnancy tests, check your local dollar store or online.


Is it possible get a negative pregnancy test but be 2 weeks pregnant?

Pregnancy tests, especially early-stage home tests, are never 100% reliable.


How reliable are home pregnancy tests?

pretty reliable but use it a few times to make sure or go to a lab tested one


How do you check pregnancy?

There are many over the counter pregnancy tests offered such as EPT or FirstResponse. Each claim a similar success rate of 99 to 99.9% accuracy. These tests, however, are not the final say. The doctor's office has more accurate ways of testing a woman for pregnancy and can confirm a pregnancy in the most reliable sense.


Do they sell pregnancy tests at family dollar?

Yes they do,some jus a dollar an some more than that


When should you undergo pregnancy test?

Home pregnancy tests are considered reliable 14 to 16 days after having unprotected sex.


If it is not time for a girl's period but she takes the pregnancy test anyway and gets a negative result is it accurate and reliable?

No. Most pregnancy tests are much more reliable once the period has been missed.


How can you tell if you are pregnant but cant get a home test?

You can't. You either need to take a home pregnancy test or see a Dr. Home pregnancy tests can be cheaply gotten from the dollar store, drug stores, or grocery stores. A lot of women's clinics, health departments, and Planned Parenthoods give pregnancy tests for free or based on your income.


Can you be pregnant if a guy stuck his penis in you for a second and three weeks later took two pregnancy tests and both came back negative?

Pregnancy is highly unlikey, but home tests are never 100% reliable.


Are dollar store pregnancy tests okay?

I found out with 2 of my children on 1 dollar pregnancy tests. They tend to be cheaper not because they're less accurate, but because they are more hassle (you have to put your urine sample in a cup, then use the dropper to put a specific number of drops onto the test). They also seem to take longer to process the results. So, if you're superpower is impatience, then they are most likely the wrong test for you to take. If you can handle a little extra work on behalf of saving 3-10 dollars, then a dollar store test will suit your needs. As with all pregnancy tests, the results are more accurate 1.) after your missed period and 2.) with the first morning's urine.