Accuracy of Pregnancy Tests Posted: 02-26-06 05:55am
Hello... I would just like to ask, I had
a urine pregnancy test done in a
laboratory-it came out negative. However
I had a few questions..How accurate is it
if I had it only 3 weeks after the
"intercourse"? Is it possible that I get
a different result 2-3 weeks from now?
Because some are saying that it could
still change if I miss a period 2-3 weeks
from now...
Note: I put "intercourse" in double quotes
because we really didn't have sex, what
happened was that I may have pre cum on my
hand and he touched my hand with his hand
and he touched me just a little outside of
the vagina (i still had menstruation
during this occurence, on my 4th day I
think) - but I was reading all these
forums here and they say that in this
scenario it is possible that I get
pregnant. This is why I took a test only
3 weeks from this occurence (i nver had
any sexual interaction of any kind after
that...)
i really really need help! I am not ready
yet for a baby and I want to have one when
I am very very stable. Please, any reply
confirming anything would really help.
Thanks!
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chiclet
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 15
Follow Up Posted: 02-26-06 06:01am
It's really just because i'm very paranoid
about this stuff. I realy don't want to
have a baby until i'm sure I can give
him/her everything he/she needs - which I
guess would be 3-5 years from now... This
"possibility" has given me so much scare,
I swear i'll never do anything near that
again...I already talked to my boyfriend
and he was so sweet bout it and he agreed
that we never engage in anything that will
make me this nervous again... I guess, he
also told me he believes in responsible
parenting and right now, since we both
just graduated college, we can't afford
that yet....
Thanks! Looking forward to your
replies!!!
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wannababy25
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 29 Jan 2006 Posts: 262 Location: Near Ottawa, ON
Posted: 02-26-06 09:03am
Hi!
The good news is...The odds of becoming
pregnant this way are far less than if you
had actual vaginal intercourse. The other
good news is that women are not usually
fertile when they are menstruating. Odds
are very good that you're not pregnant.
You can test if your period comes late
(this is the best time to test). Remember
though...If you worry and stress over
this...You could actually cause your
period to be late. So...Put it out of
your mind and just make sure that your bf
cleans up before touching you next time.
I'm sure you have nothing to worry about.
Hope this helps! :)
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chiclet
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 25 Feb 2006 Posts: 15
Thank You Thank You! Posted: 02-26-06 20:55pm
Thanks! It helps having someone I could
ask - and actually reply! :d thank you...
Promise, we'll be careful next time. In
the meantime, i'll just update ou when I
finally get my period! Thanks again!
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rasuyoung
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 464 Location: Long Island, NY
Thanks: 0
Thanked:1
Posted: 02-26-06 21:40pm
I completely doubt you're pregnant... No
worries
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Isabel23
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Mar 2005 Posts: 191
Posted: 02-26-06 22:00pm
Urine test are usually pretty reliable.
Hope everything goes well good luck
isabel*
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cherrysodapop
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Sep 2005 Posts: 72
Posted: 02-27-06 17:42pm
You had your period, you got a negative
pregnancy test, and the way you could have
gotten pregnant is very uncommon, i'm
going to have to say you have no reason to
be worried.
