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Am I pregnant?

By Anonymous November 19, 2014 - 8:12am
 
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My periods have been regular lately up until now. I am 8 days late. I had my usual signs of coming on but nothing has happened. I have had unprotected sex on a very regular basis with my partner for the last month. On one occasion I had slight spotting after. I have done a pregnancy test but it came out negative. Could it be wrong? I know something is different. I should also say that me and my partner had sex the day before and all through when my period was due. Not sure if that makes a difference??

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Anonymous

Hi thankyou for your response, I think i could also have a urinary infection which I have just got. Is there a chance this could affect the results also??

November 19, 2014 - 10:56am
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Hello Anonymous,

No. A pregnancy test detects levels of hCG, which is a hormone produced only during pregnancy.

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Maryann

November 20, 2014 - 11:04am
Guide

Hello Anonymous,

Welcome to EmpowHER and thank you for coming to us with your concern about possibly being pregnant.

Considering your history of regular menstrual cycles and having frequent unprotected sex, the odds are high that you could be pregnant.

I suggest you repeat the home pregnancy test. Be sure to use a brand name test, check the expiration date, and test with the first urine of the morning.

If you still get a negative result, consult your gynecologist, who can order a blood pregnancy test, or determine why you haven't gotten your period.

Regards,
Maryann

November 19, 2014 - 10:41am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Hi thanks for your reply, do you think a urine infection could affect the result?? I found out I have one yesterday and that was when I took the test. I am now 9 days late. Still no sign of coming on.

November 20, 2014 - 5:21am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

Hi thanks for your reply, do you think a urine infection could affect the result?? I found out I have one yesterday and that was when I took the test. I am now 9 days late. Still no sign of coming on.

November 20, 2014 - 5:21am
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