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Think you might be pregnant?

Even with the most effective birth control methods,[2] there’s always a chance for error. After all, it takes just one sperm to fertilize the egg. Finding out whether or not that’s happened is as easy as taking an over-the-counter (OTC) pregnancy test.

OTC pregnancy tests typically test your urine for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin[3] (HCG). HCG is only present if you’re pregnant[4]. The hormone is only released if a fertilized egg attaches outside the uterus[5] or to your uterine lining.

There are different ways to collect your urine for the test. Depending on the test you choose, you may have to: