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Would you waste money on a pregnancy test in this situation ?

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whi · 14/06/2025 15:32

This could be a pregnancy thing ( very unlikely ) or more likely a hormones thing.

I am 39, two kids.

My period is due and reasonably regular. Between 28-33 days.

Today is day 29 and it’s expected tomorrow. However it could also be further away if that makes sense.

I have had very very mild spotting and very very mild cramping since yesterday.

for the last 5 years, I’ve not had this kind of spotting. Usually, my period just starts.

I very much doubt I am pregnant. But I wonder if peri menopause can start this way ? I don’t think I’m going to waste my money on a test.

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TwoFeralKids · 14/06/2025 19:57

GinnyandGeorgia · 14/06/2025 17:50

if nothing else, because of the high risk of very early miscarriage, sometimes called "false positive" - it was a positive, it just didn't stay that way unfortunately.

It's a long process, if you start obsessing about it before your periods are even due, it's not healthy. You will need more tests to confirm anyway.

People do what they want, the OP asked for opinions.

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It isn't a false positive if it is a chemical. Personally it can be quite useful knowing if you were pregnant and then miscarry.

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whi · 14/06/2025 19:42

Negative guys ! I must just be getting old and my body is. Changing.

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FunMustard · 14/06/2025 17:52

SleepingStandingUp · 14/06/2025 17:40

Because they work that early so why wouldn't you off you suspect it / need to know?

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Well, the OP doesn't want to spend the money because she thinks it's more likely due to other reasons <shrug>

GinnyandGeorgia · 14/06/2025 17:50

TwoFeralKids · 14/06/2025 16:21

Why not?

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if nothing else, because of the high risk of very early miscarriage, sometimes called "false positive" - it was a positive, it just didn't stay that way unfortunately.

It's a long process, if you start obsessing about it before your periods are even due, it's not healthy. You will need more tests to confirm anyway.

People do what they want, the OP asked for opinions.

SleepingStandingUp · 14/06/2025 17:40

FunMustard · 14/06/2025 17:36

But why? You would have had the same result a week or ten days later. But if you had a negative, you'd still test again in a week anyway.

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Because they work that early so why wouldn't you off you suspect it / need to know?

helpmebudget · 14/06/2025 17:38

FunMustard · 14/06/2025 17:36

But why? You would have had the same result a week or ten days later. But if you had a negative, you'd still test again in a week anyway.

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The reason I tested was that if it came up positive then I preferred to start my thought process of what I would do as it was unplanned and definitely not a good time. A week of not knowing was not appealing to me. Plus it cost me a pound.

babystarsandmoon · 14/06/2025 17:37

I never see the point unless your period is late. Get a £1 pack.

Strawberryorangejuice · 14/06/2025 17:37

FunMustard · 14/06/2025 17:36

But why? You would have had the same result a week or ten days later. But if you had a negative, you'd still test again in a week anyway.

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It was nice to know and they work that early it seems! It did for me each time.

I will add that with my first I was in disbelief at the result on my cheapie and had to then go and buy an expensive one to confirm.

FunMustard · 14/06/2025 17:36

Strawberryorangejuice · 14/06/2025 17:34

I have all three times I've conceived my children.

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But why? You would have had the same result a week or ten days later. But if you had a negative, you'd still test again in a week anyway.

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whi · 14/06/2025 17:35

Mrsphilmiller · 14/06/2025 17:21

Just buy the fucking test and tell us what it says 🤣

Loool ok. But I very much doubt it guys ! I’m just getting old I think.

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Strawberryorangejuice · 14/06/2025 17:34

GinnyandGeorgia · 14/06/2025 15:34

Today is day 29 and it’s expected tomorrow.

WHY would anyone buy a pregnancy test before their periods were even due?

I have all three times I've conceived my children.

helpmebudget · 14/06/2025 17:29

I tested before I was due because I just felt different. Got a Poundland test and it showed positive straight away.

Mrsphilmiller · 14/06/2025 17:21

Just buy the fucking test and tell us what it says 🤣

FuckNugget69 · 14/06/2025 17:19

EveryDayisFriday · 14/06/2025 16:05

I've used cheap ones despite DH having had the snip. My periods were on the dot so anything unusual, I'd test despite a medical miracle chance of being pregnant. Anything for peace of mind.

I've done exactly the same. Nothing except abstinence is 100% and for a quid it's worth it for peace of mind!

FunMustard · 14/06/2025 17:15

What would be the point?

It's either going to tell you you're pregnant or not. And if it says you're not, it could be wrong.

I wouldn't take a test until I was at least a week past my period due date.

Sprogonthetyne · 14/06/2025 17:11

No spending the next few day worrying is worth more to me then the £1 a pregnancy test costs. Clearly it's on your mind a enough for you to have started a thread, so unless your very much on the breadline, I'd test.

TwoFeralKids · 14/06/2025 16:21

GinnyandGeorgia · 14/06/2025 16:18

it's not outrageous, but it's not very wise let's say.

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Why not?

GinnyandGeorgia · 14/06/2025 16:18

Thedeuce · 14/06/2025 16:03

off the top of my head: because they are excited, curious, worried?

Pregnancy tests can show a positive 5 days before you are due

I don’t know why people act like it’s outrageous to test before midnight on the day.

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it's not outrageous, but it's not very wise let's say.

tammienorrie · 14/06/2025 16:12

Do you want to be pregnant?

EveryDayisFriday · 14/06/2025 16:05

I've used cheap ones despite DH having had the snip. My periods were on the dot so anything unusual, I'd test despite a medical miracle chance of being pregnant. Anything for peace of mind.

ThatWildMintSloth · 14/06/2025 16:05

I'd buy one and take it as I'm an overthinker and so at least I could rule it out (or not)

feelingbleh · 14/06/2025 16:04

If your trying to get pregnant then yes its worth checking

Thedeuce · 14/06/2025 16:03

GinnyandGeorgia · 14/06/2025 15:34

Today is day 29 and it’s expected tomorrow.

WHY would anyone buy a pregnancy test before their periods were even due?

off the top of my head: because they are excited, curious, worried?

Pregnancy tests can show a positive 5 days before you are due

I don’t know why people act like it’s outrageous to test before midnight on the day.

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whi · 14/06/2025 16:00

ThatWildMintSloth · 14/06/2025 15:58

You can use the £1 test strips, they work just as well

I mean if you're having unprotected sex then there is a chance you may be pregnant so.....

Well yeah of course there’s a chance.

I’m just curious if it could also be a peri menopause thing.

it is definitely out of the norm for me. Something is different.

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ThatWildMintSloth · 14/06/2025 15:58

You can use the £1 test strips, they work just as well

I mean if you're having unprotected sex then there is a chance you may be pregnant so.....