at home tests..

when the ovulation & home pregnancy tests say 'results 5 days before your missed period'.... what does that mean?  you can take it 5 days before you expect your period??????  i dont get it

bummmp

Yes. Although, results are usually more accurate if you're due on or a little late. I mean, you may get a false negative if there aren't enough hcg hormones to detect yet if you were pregnant and test early. Good luck (if thats what you want!)

Irishmum has pretty much summed it up :)

"early" pregnancy tests are able to trace smaller amounts of the FSH hormone in your urine, although many women find the hormone levels are minute until around the time of their missed period.