Introduction Home pregnancy tests are a convenient and reliable way to confirm pregnancy. They work by detecting human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone produced after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. When hCG levels rise enough, they’re detectable in urine, and most tests promise 99% accuracy when used correctly. However, as many women discover, sometimes the test results aren’t as clear-cut as expected. A negative result can leave you confused, especially if you have pregnancy symptoms, a missed period, or other signs that make you suspect pregnancy. So, what’s going on? Could you still be pregnant despite the…