Can a tubal pregnancy test negative?
I'm really worried because my period is late and I'm having some unusual pain, but my home pregnancy test came back negative. Could it still be a tubal pregnancy and the test is wrong?
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6 months ago
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I am not completely sure, but since ectopic pregnancies sometimes have lower hCG hormone levels, a standard home urine test might occasionally show a false negative. If you are having severe pelvic pain and missed periods, please get a blood test or ultrasound done safely.
7 months ago
Man, health scares like this are exactly why I am awake at 2 AM reading forums. But yes, apparently a tubal pregnancy can sometimes show negative on urine kits if the hormone levels are too low to detect. Best to get a blood test and sleep in peace!
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7 months ago
Look, urine kits are not 100% accurate, especially for tubal pregnancies where the growth is abnormal. If you missed your period and have sharp pelvic pain, stop checking with plastic strips at home. Go to a lab and get a beta-hCG blood test immediately.
6 months ago
My cousin went through this recently. Her home urine test was negative, but she had terrible pain on one side of her stomach. The doctor did a blood hCG test and found out it was a tubal pregnancy. Don't rely only on strip tests if you feel bad.
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3 months ago
Yes, a tubal pregnancy can sometimes test negative on home kits if hormone levels are low. A blood test at a clinic is much more accurate and safer.