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False Positive Pregnancy test

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Chloecols2205 · 16/04/2022 15:46

Hi all, need some advice.

I missed my period in March, I have never missed a period in 10 years. So thought this was odd, I took 3 pregnancy tests on the week of my missing period. And one on the 25/03/22 all negative, then today (16/04/22) I got a positive test (digital clear blue one). I rushed out to buy some more only to take 4 tests (2 cheap ones and 2 clear blue that give you an idea of the weeks) all came back negative.

I havent really had any symptoms, lower back has ached a little, some nausea but that could have been down to anxiety and a slight cramping in stomach.

I am really confused, am I pregnant? What do I do now? Advice would be greatly appreciated

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Optimisiticcautiouslyso · 16/04/2022 15:46

Do a good one first thing tomorrow morning

Optimisiticcautiouslyso · 16/04/2022 15:47

When in March missed?

TheMullerLightOwl · 16/04/2022 15:48

False positives are unusual in pregnancy tests. In your position, I'd go to the GP and ask for a blood test to confirm either way.

mangoallergy · 16/04/2022 15:48

Try tomorrow morning

Chloecols2205 · 16/04/2022 15:49

Should have started 19/03

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Optimisiticcautiouslyso · 16/04/2022 15:52

So approaching 4 weeks after missed period?

I’d say given the 4 negative today that you’re not pregnant

Chloecols2205 · 16/04/2022 15:53

Even though Ive had my positive one today?

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Chely · 16/04/2022 15:54

Period late by almost a month?
If that's right any test should come up positive if pregnant. I would retest in the morning. If negative and period still doesn't turn up go to GP for further tests. If positive refer yourself to the midwife team.

Lockheart · 16/04/2022 15:55

See a doctor. That is your only option, other than waiting and seeing. No-one on here can tell you if you're pregnant.

Cakecakecheese · 16/04/2022 15:58

Did the line on the positive test show up straight away? It could be an evap line?

Definitely speak to your GP.

Shinydiscoballs1 · 16/04/2022 16:06

Could be a chemical pregnancy, I've experienced this with a mixture of positive and negative tests then period came late and heavy and then negative

Chloecols2205 · 16/04/2022 16:06

it was a digital test

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Lilacsparkles · 16/04/2022 16:07

I think it would be very unlikely to get a false positive on digital test but then to have four negative tests afterwards is strange. Agreed you should call the GP. Although most practises won’t do routine pregnancy testing, I think the fact that you would be 8 weeks (??) pregnant potentially it is worth checking. Good luck x

thebakeoffwasntasgoodthisyear · 16/04/2022 16:08

I’d repeat it using a pink dye test - I’ve had false positive with clear blue previously. Unless it’s more sensitive than the other ones you used. HCG levels generally double every 48 hours so maybe wait 2 more days to repeat

HollyTTC1 · 06/02/2023 16:51

Hey ladies, please can you offer me advice as my brain is scrambled!

I have 2 DD and we are trying for our third baby. I had a miscarriage last October and didn’t expect to feel as sad as I did but I’m getting to terms with it now. Anyway, I took 3 pregnancy tests this morning all which were positive so then bought a clear blue digital for the number of weeks. However it said not pregnant. Could I have had 3 false positive tests or am I actually pregnant? Thank you!

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