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Pregnancy Tests with Mirena
Asked by R.W. from Birmingham
on February 22, 2009
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Almost two years ago I had a Mirena inserted after the birth of my second child and so far have loved it. I haven't had any periods since it was inserted and had some ...
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- Hey, R.! The only thing I can tell you is that my friend got pregnant with her second child while she had that. Appearantly it didn't work. She said she'd never use...
- If you had two pregnancies on other birth control, and might be pregnant again, I think you might want to check out a book like Taking Charge of Your Fertility by Toni...
- Fibroids can also cause you to look pregnant and feel crampy. Most women have them, but sometimes they grow really big during or after a pregnancy due to hormones. M...
Question Regarding Pregnancy Test
Asked by L.O. from Dallas
on December 6, 2007
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I have been told many times over that I found out that I was pregnant really early on. I was only 4 weeks along when the test showed positive. Is this normal or do y...
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- I think that most people find out about 4 weeks (if they've been trying to conceive.) I can see how, if you weren't trying and it was an "accident", that you might not...
- Hello, Im Tasha. I think that there is nothing wrong with finding out early. I recently had a baby myself she is now 4 months old and I also was only four weeks when ...
- Totally normal to find out early! I was at my 3rd week or pregnancy and got a VERY faint posotive and YEP, I was pregnant again (now in my 6th month) When my HCG wer...
Seeking Moms
Asked by M.A. from Atlanta
on August 15, 2009
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Hi everyone, I am 23 and now 2 weeks late for my period, I know my body very well and don't feel like I am going to start at all. I have never missed my period before ...
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- Forget the tests nothing is better than seeing your doctor and get the work up from them. If you are not pregnant then they should be able to help figure out what is ...
- The most reliable way to find out is through a blood test. If you need to know, just call your OB and request a blood test. My doctor doesn't require an appointment fo...
- U may need a blood test. Something similar happened 2 me but the 3rd 1 I took said positive and I knew I was even after the 1st 2 were negetive. Much success with it
Late Period, Negative Preg Test
Asked by R.M. from Sarasota
on March 29, 2007
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Hello again everyone.
I have a question I hope someone can give me some suggestions about. My period is 2 weeks late. I have taken 2 pregnancy tests, the most recent ...
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- I would go have a blood test done. A couple of the other moms are absolutely right in saying that your horomone may be too low for a home test to pick it up, and you a...
- there are alot of things that can affect your period, I would give it atleast another week before I went to a dr, there is a possibility that you didnt ovulate this mo...
- Hey sweetie, I would call your OBGYN doctor. It could be alot of things, from you being to newly pregnant to you just being late. The best advice that I have for yo...
No Period in 2 Months.....??
Asked by L.M. from Reno
on July 27, 2009
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hi, moms!!
So, it's been 30 days since I discontinued the low does birth control pills prescribed during nursing months (stopped nursing about 4 months ago). We ha...
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- If you are truly concerned call your OBGYN. It took me almost a year to have a regular period. But, if you are worried a professional is the best person for advice.
- Hi L., you might be pre-menopausal. I started going through pre-menopause once my youngest daughter was born ( I was 39). Even if you're not- it's good to ask your ...
- L. M You are very fortunate to have such a loving husband and caring father for your children. Many years ago they did a study on the effectiveness of condoms, the...
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...
Positive Pregnancy Tests and Then Negitive Tests??????
Asked by D.C. from Birmingham
on August 30, 2008
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My sisterinlaw has been feeling odd lately so she took a pregnancy test(two of them) they were positive. This was Monday. Yesterday she started what seems to be her pe...
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- I had a similar situation last August. We were trying to get pregnant, I had a positive test, and two days later I started spotting and passed some clots. I took a t...
- There is no such thing as a false positive pregnancy test. It is possible to have a period while pregnant, though rare. it is possible that she was in the beginning st...
- The best advice would be for them not to stress. The stress alone of wanting to get pregnant can actually wreak havoc and even terminate the pregnancy. If she's having...
Anybody Whose Had Experiences with Neg. Pregnancy Tests Well After Missed Period
Asked by S.C. from Detroit
on January 25, 2007
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well I am 22 years old, pretty healthy and my husband and I have a 2 year old. We have been having unprotected intercourse for a couple of months now, knowing the poss...
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- I had four false negatives for a pregnancy once. Brand usually does not matter, as much as people think. I would take a couple more tests, and see if you just got a ...
- Hi S. - I have heard of many couples, who concieved easily the first time, have an incredibly hard time concieving the second time. My husband and I were completely o...
- Honestly, quit trying. The stress your putting your mind and body through isn't helping. I tried to get pregnant with my second child for a year and did not suceed unt...
When Will My Period Return After Breastfeeding?
Asked by L.K. from Salt Lake City
on June 14, 2009
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I have been nursing for about 11 months but weaned my boy about a month ago. I have been cramping for about 3-4 weeks now but my period hasn't returned yet. I have al...
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- All woman are different so it's kinda hard to say when your period will return. Mine came back at exactly the one year mark. and I mean exactly....it was on my daughte...
- I had a lot of cramping and pain after weaning my second baby and it turned out to be endometriosis. I don't mean to worry you, or get you thinking it's something it'...
- I usually got my period back at about 11 monthes. But the month or two before, I had cramping and increased discharge. So I bet you will get your period soon.
Missed Period, Not Pregnant
Asked by N.T. from Phoenix
on March 19, 2008
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My husband and I have been trying to conceive for the past 7 months. i was on the pill for many many (14) years and stopped in August 07. i have had very regular per...
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- I still think you can be pregnant. The home pregnancy tests/ blood tests are not foolproof. They have had false negatives.
- From what I understand Dr. Brass-Jones will help you with your fertility issues - assuming you're not pregnant already. As far as tests to perform to test for fertilit...
- I would quit trying and just enjoy each other as a couple. That's what I did and shortly found out I was pregnant. Also if you have been under alot of stress that coul...
