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What Causes Delayed Periods?

I think im late for my period. I took one of those dollar pregnancy tests and it came positive. I honestly was shocked. But,I smoked weed last night, and this morning I took a laxative and my prescribed adderall (generic version). Could this have maybe given me a false pregnancy. (Hope so).
Thu, 27 Sep 2018
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Hello,

I am afraid those factors which you mention do not influence pregnancy test results.

Those tests are based on detecting raised levels of the beta-HCG hormone in the urine and none of the substances you mention affect beta HCG levels.

So if you've had unprotected sex, are late with your period and with a positive pregnancy test, you may well be pregnant. Otherwise, you should do a blood test for pregnancy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist
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What Causes Delayed Periods?

Hello, I am afraid those factors which you mention do not influence pregnancy test results. Those tests are based on detecting raised levels of the beta-HCG hormone in the urine and none of the substances you mention affect beta HCG levels. So if you ve had unprotected sex, are late with your period and with a positive pregnancy test, you may well be pregnant. Otherwise, you should do a blood test for pregnancy. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Olsi Taka, Neurologist