Sometimes the pregnancy tests may yield false results. A negative, but false result means you are actually pregnant but your result is stating otherwise. A false positive result shows that you are pregnant while the truth is, you are not.
False Negative Test Result is possible if:
Your urine is diluted. Pregnancy test kits often instruct you to test in the morning after waking up. Because you have not eaten and drunk anything in the morning so the urine sample will be fresh, concentrated and unadulterated. Too much fluid intake before pregnancy test will not yield accurate result.
You have not stuck to the prescribed time limit. You have collected the first urine sample in the morning in a clean, dry container and lost yourself into your daily chores. After few hours you remember to test your urine. Meantime your urine sample is contaminated with bacteria and viruses. Avoid delays. Carry out your pregnancy test within fifteen minutes after collecting the urine. Analyze your results within the time frame written on the pregnancy kit.
You are acting in haste. You have missed the first day of your period and gone for the pregnancy test on the same day or next. For minimizing the errors wait at least for a week.
If you have missed your period for more than two weeks and still getting negative test results, consult your doctor. You might be missing periods on account of hormonal imbalance, mental or emotional trauma, excessive workout or stress. Your doctor will help you in regularizing your menstrual cycle.
False positive test result is possible if:
You are chemically pregnant. In chemical pregnancy a fertilized egg gets implanted into the lining of your uterus and triggers the release of human Chorionic Gonadotrophin’ (hCG). But after a while this fertilized egg stops growing due to some anomalies. Your pregnancy test will yield a false positive result. Chemical pregnancy will lead a woman to heavier periods. Therefore it is advisable to wait at least a week and then go for pregnancy tests.
You are taking medicines that contain human Chorionic Gonadotrophin’ (hCG).
You are using a flawed designed or expired pregnancy kit.
Your urine has small amount of blood or protein.
It’s very essential that you conduct the pregnancy tests in accordance with the guidelines provided by the kit manufacturer. This will minimize the error and confusion. In case of uncertainty do consult your doctor.
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