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Ever since the 1970s when the first at-home pregnancy test hit shelves, the plastic stick has proven to be both a convenience and a bit of a headache for anyone who s TTC. While it s been helpful to be able to check your urine for human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) (the hormone that appears in high concentrations when you re pregnant) without a trip to the doctor s office, the frustrating nature of these tests is that you have no choice but to toss them in a wastebasket, which often proves less than discreet or eco-friendly. Thankfully, a solution is now available: a biodegradable pregnancy test called Lia, which hit the market last week.
This Flushable Pregnancy Test Is Good for Earth, Bad for Sitcom Plots
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Pregnancy tests are in dire need of a redesign. And while we’ve seen some real progress on this front, the vast majority of “modern” digital pregnancy tests are overpriced and generate even more e-waste by tacking on batteries, LCD screens, and other electronic components for a single-use device. That’s why Lia, a simple flushable and biodegradable pregnancy test, is a breath of fresh air.