When & How to Test
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Pregnancy
Asked by B.P. from Tulsa
on September 30, 2009
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Hi, I have been on birth control for years. I only get my period every 3 months bc of it. So, I will have my period in another month.
I think I have been having pr...
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- blood test from dr is only positive way to confirm or deny. Just me, but I think that a birth control that only lets you have a period every 3 months can't be good on...
- I would def go see a doctor. A blood test will tell the truth. If you think you are also start acting like you are so that if you really are you will already be protec...
- False negatives are more common than false positives. That being said, four false negatives is a lot. If you can afford to I would make an appointment with your doct...
Late Period, Negative Pregnancy Test
Asked by J.S. from Phoenix
on November 25, 2009
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My period is two and a half weeks late! I stopped nursing about 6 months ago and my periods were finally back to normal the previous month. I figured all would be no...
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- I missed my period for 3 months when I was 19. Nothing wrong, doctors didn't know why, just gave me some Provera and it started again. They said sometimes that happe...
- I had a miscarriage in December, went through the 6 weeks of the menstration type stuff you go through after a pregnancy. Waiting for the next cycle to start, it n...
- Pregnancy tests are not fool-proof. It could be a false negative. Try it again!
Dollar Store Pregnancy Test
Asked by J.G. from Minneapolis
on April 23, 2011
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How accurate are they? Do you wait until after you have missed your period to take one with the dollar store kind. I just hate spending so much money on pregnancy te...
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- They worked for me thru 2 pregnancys... Plus what I liked about them - I was CRAZY to know earlier than the test should tell me - so it wasn't a big deal I used them i...
- I used them before and they are accurate! if you are 5-6 wks prego, it will detect it. make sure to use your morning urine, just to be on the safe side--more concentra...
- I would not trust a pregnancy test from the dollar store. They seem kind of junky to me. I used the EPT test that came with 2. I used both on all 3 of my pregnancies (...
To Test or Not to Test? Chorionic Villus Sampling Test for Down's Syndrome
Asked by N.H. from San Francisco
on February 3, 2008
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My OB GYN is recommending I take this CVS test for Down's Syndrome, but I am hesitant to take it. It seems so invasive. Has anyone had this test done or perhaps chos...
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- Hi N.! Congratulations. I am also pregnant and have a 4 yr old son and with both pregnancy's I chose not to have the test taken. My personal belief is that even if ...
- N., I had the screening test done, My doctor told me it was my choice and if my blood screening came back bad then I could do the amnio, and everything came back norm...
- This is coming from a mom with a Downs child. My question is, will it change what you do? What is sad is that since more doctors are recommending these tests be done...
Pregnancy
Asked by S.K. from Austin
on May 28, 2009
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i had a pregnancy test and was told that im 3 1/2 weeks pregnant so i went to the doctor 3 weeks later for the check up and was told that i was never pregnant. i dont ...
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- I got a false positive due to a cyst on my ovary. Apparently, the cyst emits chemicals that the over-the-counter test interprets as the fetus hormone. If you read th...
- Like someone else suggested I think it could have been a "chemical" prenancy. I had that one time (but the only way I knew it was b/c we were going through infertilit...
- You may have experienced a blighted ovum. Here is a good site that explains more about it. They can triggers a positive pregnancy test. Keep in mind that, even in a do...
False Negative Pregnancy Test
Asked by A.R. from Hartford
on June 4, 2008
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I was wondering if I could get some feedback from moms who have had false negative pregnancy tests. Is it true that this can happen? I am two days late, would love t...
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- Your HCG levels might be to low to be reading right now. I would wait a week and test again first thing in the AM. I used Fact plus for a test. I liked them. Good ...
- Hi A., When that happened for me I went straight to my midwife and got a blood test done. It was the only for sure way to know if I was pg or not. Good Luck!:) ...
- My negative pregnancy test will be turning 3 one month from today. :) You never know
Pregnancy
Asked by R.Y. from Seattle
on September 19, 2010
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I took a pregnancy test a few days ago 1 day before i was supposed to start my period. It was on of the ones the slept out pregnant or not pregnant. It came out pregna...
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- I am so very sorry for your loss. Take some time for yourself and get a massage or a pedicure. Nourish your body and your soul and let loved ones pamper you. (((hug...
- I was here before and I went to see my OBGYN and was told I was having an early miscarriage. This may be what is happening so you should get to the doctor to find out...
- R., It's not normal to bleed like this during pregnancy. Pink or brown spotting is common and can be a concern, but often turns out to be nothing, but red blood is a ...
Digital Pregnancy Test Negative, Line Test Positive???????
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on September 13, 2011
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Help ladies! I was supposed to start my period today and have not. I took 2 First Response LINE tests. There are TWO pink lines showing. The line CLOSEST to the pee st...
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- If it is very very faint pink I would think that was a negative. I would get another type of pregnancy test and take it again. Perhaps even a couple one with out lines...
- During my time in the world of TTC I came to not really trust those digital tests. Sounds like CONGRATS are in order!!!
- Yes, I had a negative digital and a positive line test the same day. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When to Take a Pregnancy Test
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on August 27, 2010
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After unprotected sex on August 14th, would it be reasonable to assume that I'd know if I were pregnant the first week in Septemeber? Pregnancy tests are expensive and...
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- I would wait at least month after unprotected sex to try testing unless I started to feel uncommon for me or suspect symptoms.
- You can go to the Dollar Store and get a cheapie test... work just as good as the name brands. Also, I would def wait 3 to 4 weeks after unprotected sex to get a mo...
- Most women have a 26-28 day cycle and 26 days after your encounter would be 9/8 so that should be a good time. If you ovulated around there you should show up 2 weeks ...
Seeking Advice on the Results of Glucose Tolerance Test in Pregnancy
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2008
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I am pregnant (currently at 23weeks) with our second child. My first pregnancy was completely normal without any complications. This time, as a routine test, my OB o...
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- With my first pregnancy I was 5 points over on my 1 hour and slightly elevated on my 2 hour reading of the 3 hour test. If you are elevated at all with your 3 hour, t...
- I was borderline with gestational diabetes for both my pregnancies and there is nothing really to worry about. It sounds like you are borderline as well. Just watch yo...
- Hi M., I had a pretty severe case of gestational diabetes (220 blood sugar at 11 weeks). Through my travels and sharing with other women, I did hear a lot of stories ...
