I took a blood pregnancy test on Mon. (you can refer to my thread posted on 9/10) that came out negative. It was early on - the day after I missed my period - but, I assumed it would be accurate since blood tests can detect pregnancy a week after conception. But, I also read that HCG levels don't rise early with some women, and it's best to re-test. But, does that apply to blood tests, too? It should have picked up at least something, being taken AFTER my missed period, right?
The only reason I'm wondering is that I'm getting bloating, cramps, and tiredness, but it's still not arrived. I skip periods quite a bit, but normally, I will not get PMS symptoms if I'm going to skip. My boobs have been sore for almost 2 weeks. I've never skipped more than 2 periods in a row. I found out that my insurance doesn't cover lab tests. I have enough for the blood test, granted it is not very expensive (awaiting the bill), but not enough for another. I shouldn't need one, right? There's also no PP clinic w/in an hour of here. I made an appt. with my gyno for next week to try to work something out with birth control, to get my cycle on track. I could bring this up then, but I was hoping someone could tell me more about blood tests. From what I've read, I'm worrying needlessly, but I've never felt this way, physically, in my life. I've also taken evening primrose oil for the past several months, which is supposed to help balance hormones naturally - I quit on Saturday. I don't think this could have a bearing on the test. My question is: is it necessary to do another blood test?
2006-09-14 05:47:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
I spoke with a nurse from my gyno's office who said that the test was conclusive. So, I'm going with that response - it's what I thought from the beginning. I gather from researching that it is possible for hormone levels to not rise until later on in a pregnancy, but it sounds very rare.
2006-09-16 12:09:49 · update #1
I would take another test and if it comes out negative I would go to the doctor. My friend had pregnancy tests come back negative up until she was 4 months pregnant. some people just dont produce enough hormone.
2006-09-14 05:50:55 · answer #1 · answered by firered12102001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres no need to do another blood test they are very acurate.your not pregnant. but you may have a chemical pregnancy. blood test can detect the hormone a week after conception, before urine can/ see the gyno and talk to them about it
2006-09-14 05:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋