Why did I get a faint line and then a negative?
A very faint line may also occur if the urine is too diluted to detect hCG. Drinking a large amount of fluid can dilute the urine and skew the results. If a faint line becomes a negative test result the second time around, it could be the result of a very early miscarriage in the first few days and weeks of pregnancy.
When do you notice signs of ectopic pregnancy?
Symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy usually develop between the 4th and 12th weeks of pregnancy. Some women don’t have any symptoms at first. They may not find out they have an ectopic pregnancy until an early scan shows the problem or they develop more serious symptoms later on.
How soon would you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy?
Key points about ectopic pregnancy Pregnancy that develops outside the uterus is called ectopic pregnancy. Women with an ectopic pregnancy may have irregular bleeding and pelvic or abdominal pain, often on one side. Symptoms most often appear 6 to 8 weeks after the last normal menstrual period.
Does a faint line mean miscarriage?
Unfortunately, a faint positive line can also be a sign of a very early miscarriage, sometimes called a chemical pregnancy, which occurs within the first 12 weeks of a pregnancy, often much earlier. If you take a home pregnancy test after a miscarriage, your test may reveal a faint positive line.
How do I know if my pregnancy test is working?
For pregnancy tests that use lines, you should know that one line is for the control test. This line will appear whether or not you are pregnant and ensure that the pregnancy test is working. The second line, or the test line, will appear when HCG is present in the urine and will indicate that you are pregnant.
What happens if you see a second line on a pregnancy test?
If you see the second line, no matter how light this may be, this will indicate a positive pregnancy as long as you read the results during the specified time. If you happen to see a faint red line on your pregnancy test, it is advisable that you take a second pregnancy test after a few days or so.
When to take a pregnancy test if there is a faint line?
hCG levels are abundantly present two to three days after your missed period (15 to 16 days after ovulation), so if you have a faint line, wait until after your missed period to test. Reasons for a Faint Line on a Pregnancy Test
How many days after missed period can you test for pregnancy?
I recommend waiting at least three days after your missed period to test again if you want to be sure, but a faint line still indicates pregnancy because there was enough hGC to produce a line, just not enough to produce a dark line. Results are more accurate when hCG hormones are concentrated.