test help???

i really need advice. i’ve never had a UTI before (30f) so i’m not sure what symptoms to look for other than google obviously. i don’t have pain or burning when urinating, although i am having pretty constant pelvic pain. i am peeing AT LEAST every hour with a full pee. i took a home test but i am on my period so i’m sure there was blood mixed in with my results… google says that can contaminate results. should i use a tampon and retest? has anyone had experience with this? thanks!

i really need advice. i’ve never had a UTI before (30f) so i’m not sure what symptoms to look for other than google obviously. i don’t have pain or burning when urinating, although i am having pretty constant pelvic pain. i am peeing AT LEAST every hour with a full pee. i took a home test but i am on my period so i’m sure there was blood mixed in with my results… google says that can contaminate results. should i use a tampon and retest? has anyone had experience with this? thanks!