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Home Pregnancy Test: Development and Commercialization

This timeline tracks the journey of the home pregnancy test from Margaret Crane's initial concept to its eventual commercial success.
Further Development
1970s
Following Crane's initial patent, Organon Pharmaceuticals continued to develop and refine the home pregnancy test. This involved extensive research, testing, and manufacturing processes to ensure accuracy and user-friendliness.
First Home Pregnancy Test Released
1976
The first home pregnancy test, 'Predictor', was released in Europe by Organon International, offering women the unprecedented ability to determine pregnancy in the privacy and comfort of their own homes.
Global Expansion
Late 1970s - 1980s
The home pregnancy test gradually became available in other countries, including the United States. As it became more accessible, it revolutionized women's reproductive healthcare, empowering them with greater control over their lives.
Continued Use and Advancement
Present Day
Home pregnancy tests remain a ubiquitous and essential tool for women worldwide. Continuous advancements have led to increased accuracy, faster results, and digital technologies integrated into modern tests.