What Does A Faint Line On A Pregnancy Test Mean?

Posted on Thu, 26 Mar 2015

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Question : Hi. I had faint positive pregnancy test. Went for an ultrasound yesterdar but they did not see anything. Theyeven told me i am not pregnant. My endimetrium is not thickened. Then why do i get 2 lines on my pregnancy test everytime? One line is faint though. I had may last period on february 20. Please help. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini Greca (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
patience is advised to repeat testings as followin

Detailed Answer:
Hi my dear,

I understand your concern.

1. You are saying that your last period was February 20th. According to my calculations, your eexpecting next periods (based on a regular cycle of 28 days , would be on March 20.

2. You are reporting that at home pregnancy test is showing always a fainted line. To say for sure you are pregnant, if I was your caring doctor would advise to wait for another few days.

Usually, I advise my patients who want to get pregnant, to wait until the 10 th day after the due date to get the pregnancy test.
While, you'd need to get an ultrasound by next month.
Measuring the level of HCG in blood is the most accurate test to determine your actual pregnancy age.

3. In such cases, patience and faith is needed. Everything will come right on right moment.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar