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Does Faint Positive Line On The Test Strip Indicate Pregnancy?
I missed my periods due on 28 Feb. I had unprotected intercourse on 14 and 15 Jan and also took single dose ECP on 15 Jan. itself . I took a home pregnancy test last week which was negative. Today when I took the test, one line on the strip was very clear while the second line was very very dim and just a quarter of the usual line. What should I interpret. Ranjana
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone.
This hormone is detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception. There are some tests that can pick it up sooner.
By feb 28, more than a month after intercourse, there should be definitive answer.
Since it is not entirely clear, you should wait a few days and repeat.
I hope this helps
Pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone.
This hormone is detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception. There are some tests that can pick it up sooner.
By feb 28, more than a month after intercourse, there should be definitive answer.
Since it is not entirely clear, you should wait a few days and repeat.
I hope this helps
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