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Tesco pregnancy tests

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Tls174 · 08/09/2017 08:37

Hi everyone.

I came off my pill around 6 months ago and haven't actively been trying (ie checking for ovulation dates etc) so as not to make it a stressful experience but have said we will see what happens. Anyway since I came off the pill my periods have been very regular straight away (29-31 day cycle) however this month I have been feeling like I am about to come on for around 2 weeks (bloating, cramps, short tempered etc). As of yet I haven't had any sign of my period and am now 4 days late. I have taken a first response test when I was 1 day late which was negative, then today I took a tesco cheapy test and thought I saw a faint line. It really was very faint so I did the other one in the pack and got the same thing. I have had a faint line before and not been pregnant so am not sure what to think (have a bit of a party at the weekend and don't want to be drinking if I am pregnant). I have attached photos and am hoping someone can offer some advice/ thoughts on how reliable this might be. Thank you!

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monkey1978 · 08/09/2017 08:45

Sorry but I cant see a line there, on either of them.

Lauraandbump2 · 08/09/2017 08:47

I used a Tesco brand one when I found out I was pregnant, I took both tests in the pack and both lines were as dark as the line in the other window. Could be possible you have tested too early? Maybe leave it a week and try again? Fingers X for you!

demirose87 · 08/09/2017 08:48

They both look negative to me sorry.

gingerbreadmam · 08/09/2017 08:49

i can see what looks like two lines so i don't know if they're dodgey tests. Can you hold your wee and go and get more?if you have an asda close by they're tests are good.

Sallywiththegoodhurrr · 08/09/2017 08:51

I can see something faint in the second picture

This is my Tesco test at 12 dpo (4 days before AF was due). A FRER (first response early response) confirmed it for me later that day so I'd recommend trying that.

Good luck OP

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Tls174 · 08/09/2017 09:29

Thanks everyone. The photo's aren't great to be honest but there are definitely faint lines in real life. I do however think they are probably dodgy tests. I'll just carry on as normal and test again if I don't get my period in another week or so.

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Bonelessbanquet · 08/09/2017 09:56

I had a dodgy test with tescos, was gutting! Get a frer. Good luck!

TeacupsAndDaffodils · 08/09/2017 10:01

I would use either the pink dye tests or digital test (no messing with lines then). FR are meant to be quite sensitive even before AF is due so I'd wait a couple of days before testing again.

DandySeaLioness · 08/09/2017 10:06

@Tls174 get yourself a red dye test, Asda or Frer are both good, sorry can't see a line in the ones uou posted (they should glow on negative pics)

OhWifey · 08/09/2017 10:10

I've had dodgy Tesco tests in the past. It was heartbreaking.

MaverickSnoopy · 08/09/2017 10:38

I had a dodgy test from Tesco the other week. Definitely not pregnant but test had a very faint line. Took a first response the next day and it was negative. Test again tomorrow with a pink dye test.

Sundaylunchhappy · 08/09/2017 10:48

Sorry op, could just be too early but I took two Tesco tests along with cb tests and all had strong dark lines that showed up before even the test line.

As others have said, perhaps wait a little longer, I know how frustrating it can be though x

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