Is there such a thing as a false negative on a pregnancy test? I've got alot of the signs, and my period is late, but I took 2 tests and they were both negative. Any answers? Thanks
2006-07-13 18:02:49 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
yes. Go to a doctor
2006-07-13 18:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by psycho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, it is. The way they work is by testing your hormone levels. They test for a specific hormone. Since all women are diffrent, there is a chance that your hormone levels aren't strong yet. I have actually heard of it taking upto 2 months in some women before the pregnancy homrmones where strong enough to get a positive on an at-home test. You should go see a dr though, because if you aren't pg, there are other reasons for being late on your period, and the reason needs to be found.
2006-07-13 20:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by Chip 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
False negatives are usually correct. Most home pregnancy tests are fairly accurate. Have you been stressing about being pregnant? Stress can cause your period to be late, as can dietary changes, travelling, etc. And most of the signs of pregnancy don't show up for quite a while.
2006-07-13 18:07:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can have a false negative. You may not be very late yet, and you don't have a lot of the pregnancy hormone built up yet. but the tests are very good now. Just wait another week or so and see what it says. In the meantime, obviously, no drinking or smoking.
2006-07-13 18:08:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A really good friend of mine , who has three children BTW, never showed on a test until she was around 7-8 weeks pregnant. Some women just don't produce enough hormone at first for the test to show.
2006-07-13 18:08:14 · answer #5 · answered by justwondering 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes theres no such thing as a false positive but i took 4 tests when i was pregnant and the were all negative and one day i was getting checked at the doctors(just a regular pap smear) and they told me i was about three months pregnant......and i didnt thinki was cuz i had regular periods till i was 6 months pregnant. so did my mom.
2006-07-13 18:11:46 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be an ectoptic pregnancy (tubal). You should go to a doctor.
2006-07-13 18:25:11 · answer #7 · answered by dwmajick2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 test you probably are not
2006-07-13 18:16:42 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor. You may not be but better safe then sorry.
2006-07-13 18:06:28 · answer #9 · answered by Mary M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check the acuracy on the box it may not be 100%
2006-07-13 18:06:22 · answer #10 · answered by isoar4jc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋