Is the Pregnancy test wrong? Update?

Question

Ok so I just left a post....my fiance and I were trying to concieve. So we stopped using protection and figured when it happens it happens. I had my period Aug. 23th and now im 3 days late. We had sex a day after my period ended and had sex three times 5 days ago. I took a test (first response) and it says negative but I've heard that these aren't always accurate. I am dizzy all the time and of course the late period. I am now feeling crampy....is that possibly my period or a pregnancy symptom?

P.S.) I did get pregnant when I was younger and had dizzy spells. I did not keep the baby but please don't criticize me.

Answer 1

I agree with the first poster---wait a few days and test again maybe with a different brand. Go here to get info on all the diff. tests.. www.peeonastick.com

Answer 2

None of the pregnancy tests are reliable until you are at least a week late.

In the meantime, odds are you're just a tad irregular this month and stress will delay it. In my experience, taking a pregnancy test is the fastest way to start your period! LOL..but so true given the few panics I've had over the years.

Slightly crampy down there could mean either - your period is about to start or you're actually pregnant. I do cramp very slightly during the first few weeks and that's normal and pretty common.
It is also possible you actually conceived and are miscarrying. At least 1 in 5 pregnancies miscarry, many before women are even aware they are pregnant.

Theoretically, you didn't have sex during "the danger zone" but not everyone is clockwork.

Might I make a small suggestion (feel free to take it or leave it), wait until you've been married a couple of years before starting a family. The time alone is so precious and will be nearly non-existant for the next 20 years or so. It's better for your marriage to nuture it for awhile.

Besides, that will improve the odds you bring a baby into a stable home. That matters a lot, and all three of you are more likely to be ready and happy.

Best of luck.

Answer 3

No judgments here.

This could be a pregnancy symptom. I was dizzy all the time too and my pregnancy (also first response) test kept saying negative until I my period was 12 days late.

Also, just because a period is late doesn't mean you're pregnant. Many, many things can cause even the most regular cycle to deviate.

But, just because you successfully conceived does not mean that you are or will remain pregnant. The fertilized egg must implant in the uterus, if it doesn't or if the implantation wasn't successful, you could still have a normal period--not even classified a miscarriage.

For some people, conceiving may take more than just non-protection. I didn't have my first until I was nearly 34 (after a miscarriage). A great book to read is called "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" by Toni Weschler. This book was invaluable in knowing when I was fertile so we could time conception--and we did on the very day I knew that I was ovulating.

Answer 4

To me it seems like you didn't have sex during your ovulation period. If you just had sex the day after and 3 times 5 days ago, you more than likely are not pregnant. You probably didn't catch yourself ovulating. Look up ovulation calculators on google it will determine your time. But it still could be a small possibility. If your period is late, then you should be fine to test. Go ahead and try.

Answer 5

No one should criticize you for a decision you made. However, you've experienced pregnancy before and every woman if different. However, I don't suggest the home pregnancy tests. Your best bet if your period hasn't started in the next 7-10 days, is see your doctor. If you don't have one, there are organizations like Planned Parenthood that will give you a free pregnancy test and doctor referrals. Hopefully you do conceive. Good Luck and enjoy!

Answer 6

3 days late isn't long enough to get an accurate reading most of the time. When my husband and I were trying to get pregnant the doctor told me to wait a week; sometimes two if I was late. So i would wait maybe an additional week, then retake the test. If it still comes up negative, just call your doctor. Being late can just be stress of trying to get pregnant. Good luck to you.

Answer 7

First up - if you decided to have an abortion - that's your deal. Noone should judge you for that. Anyone who does, is a right royal prick in my humble opinion.

Personally, I would wait a couple more weeks and then do another test. You may find that you simply tested too early. Also, get a REALLY good test. I got really pathetic tests and they were all either busted when used or said negative - meanwhile I have a 3 year old daughter! lol

Hope this helps.

Answer 8

It sounds like you could be pregnant. I would take another test in the morning. I always get dizzy when I am first pregnant too. Even when the test says negative I wait a week and retest. Sure enough I am pregnant. Good luck to you!

Answer 9

yes---those are pregnancy signs cuz before i foudn out i was prego i had light cramps I even thought my period was gonna start...and it never did. Another very good sign of pregnancy is very sore breasts way more sore than a normal period----i say wait a bit and then take the test---let a week go by and then find out. GOod luck

Answer 10

take another one. you might not have had enough HCG yet in your urine to tell. the test itself could have been bad. use EPT, it's not the error proof test for nothing, and remember that even a faint line is still a line, or plus or whatever. if it still says no, and you're still late, obviously go to the Dr's office. i won't criticize you for the p.s., but if you don't want anybody else to maybe you should remove it. it is your body, but this is America and EVERYBODY has opinions they're only to happy to share. lol, including me. good luck, i hope it turns out well for you.