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Rather or not i could be pregnant and how it could be possible and if not then why






    
Asked by Unregistered (Female; 24; USA; N/a; Relevant drugs:n/a ) on Fri 15, Aug 2008 10:32am :

If my period came three weeks late last month and was weird does that mean that i might be pregnant? I took a test right before it came and it was negative now i'm confused.

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Answer by Dr.Bhumika Aggarwal (doctor) on Tue 26, Aug 2008 04:00pm:

Hi, You could take a urine pregnancy test at home with one of the kits that can be purchased at the local pharmacy. The timing of the test is important for it to be accurate - it should be done AFTER a missed period - from what you say, i gather that you have done before your menstrual cycle begins. 'False negative readings can occur when testing is done too early. Quantitative blood tests and the most sensitive urine tests usually detect hCG shortly after implantation, which can occur anywhere from 6 to 12 days after ovulation. False positive test results may occur for several reasons. These include: errors of test application, use of drugs containing the assay molecule, and non-pregnant production of the assay molecule. Spurious evaporation lines may appear on many home pregnancy tests if read after the suggested 3–5 minute window or reaction time, independent of an actual pregnancy. False positives may also appear on tests used past their expiration date. Some diseases of the liver, cancers, and other medical conditions may produce elevated hCG and thus cause a false positive pregnancy test. These include choriocarcinoma and other germ cell tumors, IgA deficiencies, heterophile antibodies, enterocystoplasties, gestational trophoblastic diseases (GTD), and gestational trophoblastic neoplasms (GTN).' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy_test It would be advisable to consult your doctor about the symptoms you are having to rule out any other cause, wait for your menstrual cycle - and in case you have a missed period - get a repeat urine as well as blood pregnancy test done. http://pregnancy.about.com/cs/pregnancytests/a/hptaccurate.htm Let us know if you need any other information and post us about what your doctor advises and if you have any other doubts. Regards.
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