What does a positive pregnancy test indicate?

A positive pregnancy test indicates that the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is present in the body, which is produced shortly after a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. This presence of hCG is a strong indicator that pregnancy is likely. While a positive test does not guarantee pregnancy— as there are rare instances of false positives—it typically suggests that a woman may be pregnant.

In contrast to the other options, a positive pregnancy test does not confirm ovulation, begin menopause, or indicate that infertility has been resolved, as those conditions relate to different physiological processes and hormonal levels. Therefore, a positive test is primarily interpreted as a probable indication of pregnancy, leading to further evaluation and confirmation through other clinical assessments or imaging.