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Fertility Glossary

Positive pregnancy test

A urine or blood test detecting hCG after treatment.

Pregnancy after fertility treatment

After embryo transfer, clinics give an official test date. Testing too early may give misleading results, and trigger medicines containing hCG can cause false positives. A positive test is followed by further tests or a scan.

Also known as: BFP, pregnancy test

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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