Faint lines 5/6 days late starting af

[Clouds101]

Hi all,

I am 5/6 days late starting af. I am always regular. And have a cycle of 31-32 days. I took a test just now and I have a very faint positive line. I’m just wondering why is it not a strong line. I had an ectopic pregnancy back in June which didn’t need any medical intervention and passed on it’s own around 6 weeks pregnant. I’m thinking is this another ectopic or a chemical pregnancy or is it because I didn’t test using my early morning pee.

I am so confused. Anyone experienced this?

FYI it was a cheapie as I am on holiday and cannot find any Clear blue

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Hi I’m in same situation few days late I am getting strong positives on frer but not on the pound shop pregnancy tests . So potential four days late but that’s if 28 day I can sometimes go to 32.

Hi recently been trying for over two years and about to go for ivf. Pregnancy tests in frer are strong positives but the pound shop or sainsburys are faint. Should I be concerned ? I was last in 28/29 November and I usually have a cycle of say normally 28 days but can go 32. I have tested again and slightly darker but not majorly. Any help be much appreciated

Sorry I’m new to this and not sure how I’m posting or where bare with me 😂

It’s honestly so confusing!

@Clouds101 there's definitely a line. Perhaps the test you manage to get is a bit less sensitive and/or you used more diluted pee. I would definitely take that test as being positive as your periods are late too.

Thank you for your response. Yhh I’m thinking of buying another test to check to see if the line has gotten any darker. I will test in the morning.

Perhaps you could get a digital one so then you don't obsess with the strength of the line.

Day 7 of a missed period and my line is still faint but just abit darker than my original post. The line is more vid ale than my previous test. I know that is still faint for 7 days. I’m thinking this may result in a chemical or ectopic pregnancy. Any thoughts?

When I’m back in the UK I’ll be buying a more reliable brand such Clear Blue.

I had an ectopic pregnancy last year and I didn't get a positive test until I was 5 days late and then it was faint like yours. I wasn't diagnosed until 7+2 and had surgery due to a rupture at 7+4.

As you've previously had an ectopic you should be offered an early scan in every pregnancy to confirm the location. I had mine at 5+2 for my second pregnancy and 5+3 for my third pregnancy.

My EPU is GP referral only so I have to go to my GP to organise but some EPUs are self referral.

As you say you're abroad I would suggest getting a scan there ASAP. It's generally not advised to fly with an ectopic I think so best to check the location ASAP.

It just be that the cheap ones don't show as dark. But with the previous ectopic I'd go to the doctor. Which is gonna be a pain in the arse but I'd be concerned about the flight if its another ectopic.

That’s a very faint line for how far past your period you are, I’d be concerned this is an ectopic.

When I had my ectopic the lines were always like this and never got darker. And when I did a digital it only got to 1-2 weeks at 5/6 weeks. Definitely get checked out with your epu asap

I know this is an older thread but could you update me on the outcome please xx