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

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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.

Today is day 29 and it’s expected tomorrow.

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

I did once when I just felt really off..turns out I was pregnant

Seems a bit of an overreaction. I’d just wait.

Did you have sex without protection? If yes, then of course its very possible. If you used something, much more unlikely!

They cost £1… not really breaking the bank

I know I’m probably not pregnant, but just wondering if it could also be peri menopause ?

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.

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.

If your trying to get pregnant then yes its worth checking

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

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.

Do you want to be pregnant?

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

Why not?

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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