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Faint test line

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K230496 · 24/11/2024 17:01

Hello all,
Can someone explain to me why the test line is nearly non existent? I am 5/6 weeks pregnant.

Faint test line
Faint test line
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PaperSheet · 24/11/2024 19:10

It's known online as a dye stealer. It's when your HCG levels are so high the test line "steals" dye from the control line.
Most people will get dye stealers by 5/6 weeks.

K230496 · 24/11/2024 20:23

So you don’t think it’s invalid? I’m panicking! I read online that only one line means not pregnant even if it’s on the test line. Am I reading into it too much?? 😔

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Brownbottle · 24/11/2024 20:38

I had exactly the same at 5/6 weeks, see attached it started off faint when I first tested at 11dpo and finally ended up as this, I won’t be testing anymore as there’s nothing more they can tell me!

Faint test line
Brownbottle · 24/11/2024 20:40

Worth adding with easy at home tests / cheap strip tests the test line is slightly deeper than the control line but control line still same strength, you may find the same for you

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