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Expired Pregnancy Test--accurate?
Asked by S.J. from Milwaukee
on January 30, 2008
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Hi, ladies. To my great delight, I just got a positive pregnancy test (Clear Blue Easy, plus/minus, not with morning urine, about three days late for period). Howeve...
False Negative Pregnancy Test?
Asked by K.K. from Cleveland
on September 29, 2008
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Hi ladies - you all have been so helpful in the past, I'm hoping you can come through for me again this time! Okay, here's the background. After my son was born (12/...
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- I always get a positive on the day my period is due, but it is my understanding that it can take longer. If you are 8 days late, I'd test every few days. Use first mor...
- It's possible that you are pregnant but are getting a false result. What time of day are you taking the test? It is best to do it first thing in the morning becaus...
- I actually have a friend that got 4 false negatives, went to the Dr because her period was so late, had a blood test done-negative, so the Dr decided to do an abdomina...
How Important Is It That the Pregnancy Test Not Be Expired?
Asked by I.X. from Los Angeles
on September 30, 2011
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I took one this morning (not trying to get pregnant, not trying real hard to prevent it either). I'm on the fence about # three but husband is ready for one more. ...
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- I had bought a 2 for 1 about 4 years ago with my daughter and just used the second one that had expired last year and it worked. That being said I would still by anoth...
- Just get a fresh test and retest in about a week. I wouldn't trust expired tests even if it was recently expired. They expire for a reason.
- Awww, I think you have answered the question of whether or not you're on the fence about it! As for the expired test, yes I think you should take one that's not expir...
Can You Have a False Positive on a Pregnancy Test?
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on May 11, 2008
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I thought the answer was NO b/c HCG is only made during pregnancy but last night I had an almost complete pink line but this morning it was a definite no line. What's...
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- I had the same problem 6 months ago when a preg. test I did came back positive and I ended up NOT being pregnate. I freaked out on the post. test, I was not ready to ...
- I took 2 test that were all negative but really was positive. I think the batch I bought from was not good. Go to the DR. for a real test!!!!
- M., If I am not mistaken, you can half a false reading on a pregnancy test if the test is expired. Double check the packaging before purchasing to make sure that the ...
What Is the Most Accurate Pregnancy Test??
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on October 28, 2008
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i am pretty sure i am pregnant but i dont know which test to buy. i was going to buy the first response but then i heard it gives FALSE positives! anyone had this happ...
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- I think most planned parenthoods give free pregnancy tests. Or you pay based on your income level.
- Planned Parenthood :) <<< From someone who's only had medical one year out of the last 6...and not all 12 months concurrently!
- Just make sure you are at the time of your missed period. They all work if you wait till then. If you try to test early, it's hit and miss if they'll pick it up. I'...
Pregnancy Test Confusion
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on November 8, 2008
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Yesterday I took a First Response pregnancy test (the kind with the lines) at 15 days past ovulation and there was clearly a second line. It was very very faint, but e...
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- The time of day and how concentrated your urine is can make a difference. generally your hormone levels are highest is your first urination of the day. So if your seco...
- I took Clomid when I was 38. After the frist cycle and nto getting pregnant, the doctor (a fertility specialist) said I wasn't going to respond with Clomid and that we...
- I had the same problem I was preg even though everyone told me false postive I had 3 weeks like that. Just keep trying from week to week. Worse case take a blood test....
10 Days Late and Negative Test.... Need Advice:)
Asked by M.D. from Peoria
on September 7, 2010
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Hello, My husband and I are finally getting serious about having a family. We have been married almost 4 years and never used birth control, but have never been pregna...
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- I am sure even the board of health could do a pregnancy test if you don't have a doctor. Just call around! Clinics are in Walgreens and CVS, ask them for somewhere to ...
- do a blood test, honey.
- I would go see my OB...and tell your husband. You may be getting a horrible period or you could be pregnant...although a ept should work. Make sure it isn't expi...
Late Period but 4 Negative Preg Tests
Asked by E.S. from Tampa
on September 27, 2006
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My husband and I have been trying for #2 since December with no luck yet.... My period is very regular ranging from 26-28 days apart. Never late. Here's the thing. I w...
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- I JUST WENT THROUGH THE SAME THING. LAST MONTH I HAD MY PERIOD COME IN 2 1/2 WEEKS INSTEAD OF 3 1/2 WEEKS. I DIDN'T NOTICE THOUGH UNTIL I THOUGHT I SHOULD BE STARTIN...
- OMG I hate when that happens but it does i was 7mths pregnant before they decided to do a bloodtest after me going to the dr. several times about being pregnant i was ...
- I would go to your doctor to determine with them whether or not you are pregnant. i can personally tell you that i am 5 months pregnant now and my first 3 pregnancy te...
How Accurate Are Home Pregnancy Tests?
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on September 12, 2008
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I'm a week late (now 8 days) for my period. But the First Response home test (not the digital but the one with the lines) clearly says I'm not pregnant. My husband and...
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- The pregnancy tests are accurate. But if you are experiencing any anxiety about it just go to your OB and have them order a blood test. It is really fast and simple.
- I haven't had the experience of a false negative. I would think that would be the case if you were testing too early and are in fact pregnant. However, the 24 day cy...
- Those tests are pretty darned accurate. The changing cycles are typical as we get "older," and, unfortunately, a sign of decreasing fertility. Best thing to do is star...
What Causes Multiple Invalid Pregnancy Tests??
Asked by K.S. from Augusta
on January 10, 2011
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I am a few days late. I have taken a couple of pregnancy tests, one Saturday afternoon which came back invalid. So I figured that I did not pee enough or that I should...
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- I hate to question your reading of the tests, but make sure you have thoroughly read the instructions for this particular test, they all are different. Some have a ve...
- Get a digital test. there is no guess work, it will either say the word pregnant or not pregnant. I found it wasn't that much more expensive and was worth the extra ...
- I just wanted to suggest to you to get a pink-die test, and not digital. Digital tests have a high rate of false positives, that can be devastating. Here's an inter...
