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Due For Periods, HPT Shows Negative. Should You Have Enough Hormone To Get A Positive Result?
Hello, I ve a question about possible pregnancy. My period, which is usually regular, is five days late. I have other symptoms, but two HPTs have shown negative. Ive read alot about there not being enough hormone to register a positive on a test.Could this be the case? Otherwise I m sure I ll just have to wait until I either have a period or a positive test. Would you agree or can I ask my dr to test for me?
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
Hello,
As you have correctly said, the test could be negative if there is not enough hormone , as is the case in very early pregnancy.
So, I would suggest you to repeat the test after about 8-10 days of missed period.
Or if you want definitive answer, then you can go for blood b HCG levels, which is the pregnancy hormone in blood.
Hope this is helpful.
Dr. Mrs. Sumeet Baheti
As you have correctly said, the test could be negative if there is not enough hormone , as is the case in very early pregnancy.
So, I would suggest you to repeat the test after about 8-10 days of missed period.
Or if you want definitive answer, then you can go for blood b HCG levels, which is the pregnancy hormone in blood.
Hope this is helpful.
Dr. Mrs. Sumeet Baheti
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