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Positive test...whilst on period? Wtf?

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Bamboogie86 · 22/09/2017 12:51

Hi everyone,

My period was nearly ten days late. I took morning after pill about three weeks ago as partner and I had a problem with condom and too much lube tmi. I took the MAP 41 hours later. We feel we aren't ready for a baby as yet.

I took a test about 6 days ago as period was late and it was negative.
Anyway period came three days ago but it's much lighter than usual. I usually have periods like clockwork that are heavy and have to wear super plus tampons for days. This time I've only needed pads!!

So today I just felt something was weird especially with how I'm feeling. Weird cramps, feeling sick and just odd. Took a test as I read in the levonelle (map) leaflet you could still be pregnant even with a light period.
I am in shock as it's come up positive. How is that even possible during a period?

I am going to buy more today and retest. If I am pregnant it will be a lovely surprise but also a shock.

Anyone had experience of this?

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Bamboogie86 · 22/09/2017 14:03

@milleniumhandandprawn this made me laugh. Bless and congrats. That's what I thought too that it doesn't change colour without hcg.

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milleniumhandandprawn · 22/09/2017 13:47

Hi op - I had a "weird" period like this once - very light (relatively) and lasted about 3 days instead of 5....
She turns one in a couple of weeks!

Afaik you can't get false positives.

Congratulations!

Surferbel · 22/09/2017 13:36

You are welcome, good luck 🍀

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Bamboogie86 · 22/09/2017 13:32

@gottogetmyfingerout I know, we decided in the 11th hour basically to get it as we didn't feel ready.

@surferbel thank you. You're right. Men never have to go through this lol. I am away to get more tests now and will update. Thank you again

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Surferbel · 22/09/2017 13:28

You are welcome Bamboogie86. I do know in some instances some women can get heavier implantation bleeding than others. Or sometimes periods can be delayed due to different factors whether it be stress or hormones even when it's never been the case before . This can happen to most women at least once in their lifetime. Maybe because it was delayed that is why it is now a little different to normal for you. Another test will put your mind at rest and maybe GP from there if necessary. God us women have a hard time of it don't we, it's okay for the men lol!! I hope you get sorted out soon and what ever happens things will work out in the end and you'll not look back 👍🏼

GotToGetMyFingerOut · 22/09/2017 13:26

41 hours is quite late to take the map. The closer you take it to sex the more effective it is. I'd go to the docs so they can check your hcg levels with a blood test.

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Bamboogie86 · 22/09/2017 13:22

@surferbel thank you for your kind response.
I would have imagined implantation bleeding to be a lot lighter. This does seem like a period. Different than my normal period however.

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Surferbel · 22/09/2017 13:16

Hi, this must be a very stressful time for you. Could it be that what you're experiencing isn't a period and in fact implantation bleeding? I would advise that you go to GP and have them test just to be on safe side and to put your mind at rest. Pregnancy Tests don't usually lie as the pregnancy HCG hormone has to be present to give a positive result. You never know it could have just been a really dodgy test, you could take another first thing in the morning when your urine is the strongest. Good luck and remember sometimes things happen for a reason and it's never the best time. What ever happens you'll get through it.