How reliable are home pregnancy tests?

Hi ladies- I just want to know if anyone else has experienced this. I’m 6 days late for my period. My baby had just turned 5 1/2 months. It took me 2 years to fall pregnant with him with the help of clomid and usually my periods are pretty regular. I have PCOS and had to take progesterone pessieries with my son as we were close to losing him. My hormones are pretty screwed. I went straight back on clomid after my first period after having bub. We would love to have another one soon and I don’t want to get too excited about possibly being pregnant again. I have taken several home pregnancy tests all negative. Should I wait before going to doc to get a blood test? If I am pregnant I need to get on top of my progesterone levels ASAP otherwise I could possibly miscarry. I don’t want to stress about it but I wouldn’t mind advice on others experiences with the home pregnancy tests and how late is to late to keep testing. Thanks.

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- - Jessica said
  - 27 Jun 2022
    9:21 pm
They depend on your HCG levels so would definitely be getting a blood test if you think you could be pregnant
- - BellaB said
  - 24 Oct 2020
    7:25 pm
They’re usually pretty accurate, but your hormone situation could well be screwing it up. Definitely go for a blood test.
- - mom160421 said
  - 04 Nov 2019
    10:40 pm
They are reliable, but I still went to the gp to be certain.
- - Ellen said
  - 12 Jun 2018
    3:39 am
Go to the Doctor to put your mind at ease. The Doctor will understand you given your history
- - mom164420 said
  - 13 Sep 2016
    3:50 pm
Go to your dr!! They are reliable but it depends on how much hormone HGC your body gives off that early. Goodluck I hope everything works m out for you!
- - mom160421 said
  - 12 Apr 2016
    4:20 pm
I agree with Mom156049. Although I’ve just noticed this question was posted some time ago, so I hope all is well.
- - mom156049 said
  - 12 Feb 2016
    11:29 am
Home tests are the same as doctors tests these days. The doctor can organise a blood test but I’d wait another week at least to ensure you get a pregnancy hormone reading if you are actually pregnant
- - mom81879 said
  - 10 Oct 2015
    8:28 am
Home pregnancy tests are as good as Dr tests nowadays. In your condition tho, I would suggest a Dr visit asap
- - mom63229 said
  - 30 Jun 2015
    11:44 am
Go to the doctor, get a blood test and be sure. The stress of waiting is never good on the body
- - Mis Jo said
  - 29 Jul 2014
    3:57 pm
Doctors never fail!!
- - 3timesamum said
  - 20 Jun 2014
    10:52 am
I’d go to the gp and get a blood test. Only accurate way this early on.
- - christial said
  - 09 May 2014
    2:09 pm
If it is urgent medically to find out then the best thing to do in your situation is to go straight to the doctors for a blood test.
- - shoni89 said
  - 30 Apr 2014
    12:45 am
I think they are pretty reliable. If your unsure take a second test to confirm. The doctors results are more reliable though
- - mummy liana said
  - 27 Mar 2014
    11:51 pm
there are some good comments here
- - mummy liana said
  - 26 Mar 2014
    7:44 pm
maybe test and see
- - oh_glorious_one said
  - 04 Feb 2014
    11:43 am
Home pregnancy tests are quite accurate these days, but if you want to be absolutely sure, then get a blood test with your GP. Good luck!
- - crystal123 said
  - 03 Feb 2014
    8:21 pm
They can be wrong in the early stages, i was pregnant and my test came up that i wasnt, retested afew days later and there was a second line clear as day, Get a blood test to be sure
- - kymichelle said
  - 03 Feb 2014
    3:59 pm
If it’s early days, it can take a while to show up on a home pregnancy test. I have heard many different stories – some showing up after a couple of days, some getting negatives for weeks before finally getting a positive. I also suggest a blood test to be sure. Good luck!
- - mouse said
  - 03 Feb 2014
    3:17 pm
home pregnancy tests are very reliable these days and can show within days of a missed period
- - kjgarner said
  - 03 Feb 2014
    2:41 pm
I am very similar to you and probably best to see the doctor to get a blood test. I have the help of clomid because I do not ovulate but still get my periods and when I was pregnant I had to also take progesterone pessieries. Its best to get on top of it just in case you are pregnant as you don’t want to miscarry.