What Are Chances of a False Negative On a Hpt? Posted: 11-23-03 15:36pm
I am 40 years old with a history of
regular periods and one child. I haven't
had a period in 2 months but have tested
negative repeatedly on a hpt. My
question - is there any was possible I
could still actually be pregnant! Please
help if anyone knows the answer to this.
Thanks in advance!
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Suzy
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 20 Sep 2003 Posts: 530
Posted: 11-23-03 21:40pm
Hi country,
after 2 months of absent periods, if you
are pregnant you can expect an accurate
result from the pregnancy test by now.
That is plenty of time for detectable hcg
levels to build up in your system.
Although in saying this, I have heard of
women who are in fact pregnant but not
testing positive until their 2nd month.
So I guess at this stage you cannot rule
out a possible pregnancy. However, there
are other things you need to take into
consideration aswell, such as your age.
As we get older, our chances of concieving
are dramtically lowered. I would suggest
going to your doctor and requesting a
blood test, which will determine whether
you are actually pregnant or not. If not
then your doctor will probably do tests to
figure out why you are not getting your
period.
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