For some women preparing for pregnancy, once they discover signs of pregnancy, they will choose to purchase a pregnancy test stick for testing, which is one of the simplest methods of examination. So what does the pregnancy test stick show as one deep and one shallow?
There are two lines on the pregnancy test stick: the control line and the detection line. When using a pregnancy test stick, if the test results show one dark and one light, with a clear date on the control line and a light color on the test line, it indicates that pregnancy is possible. It is recommended to do another test a few days later, preferably by taking morning urine for more accurate results. However, if the colors of the control line and detection line are clear, it can be confirmed that pregnancy has occurred. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a detailed examination in a timely manner.
If the pregnancy test stick shows one deep and one shallow, it indicates the following possibilities:
1. HCG is low. In early pregnancy, women have lower hCG levels, so the color band in the detection area will only appear weak, which will result in the color of the pregnancy test stick being darker and lighter. It is recommended to choose morning urine testing every few days. If the color of the control line becomes darker, it means that you are likely pregnant.
2. Low urine concentration. If it is a newly pregnant woman, she may test positive in the morning but weakly positive in the afternoon. In this case, it is mainly due to low urine concentration. Therefore, it is recommended to use a pregnancy test stick for the first urine test after waking up in the morning, as hormone levels are most easily detected at this time. If you don't urinate in the morning or drink too much water at night, it is recommended not to test temporarily. At least four hours of urine in the bladder are required for testing.
3. The pregnancy test stick is too sensitive. When women ovulate, hCG and LH will reach their peak levels. After ovulation, these values will return to normal levels. These two values will increase slightly before the next menstrual period, and some pregnancy tests are already sensitive, which can occur after testing.
