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soph91 · 19/02/2019 17:28

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I had a miscarriage in December and I am TTC again. I done a test yesterday morning which was a positive I would only be 3 weeks, I done another test this morning and it was a bit lighter so now I am getting worried ! I am away skiing with family at the moment so taking it super easy but worried I have done something ! I took them both with my FMU but the one yesterday I had wine with dinner whereas last night I drank lots of water so not sure if it was just a more diluted wee. The top picture is yesterday and the lower one today. Thanks X

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  3. Why is the line not getting darker on pregnancy test?

Pregnancy test results should get darker early on as a pregnancy progresses. If your pregnancy test results seem to be getting lighter, it could be because you tested after drinking water and your urine was more diluted. Or, the first test result could have been an evaporation line and not a positive result.



Why is my positive line not getting darker?

What causes faint positive lines on a pregnancy test? The strength of the positive test line depends on how much hCG is in your urine. If the line is faint, it usually means that the hCG level is low. One reason why hCG levels may be low could be because you're still very early into your pregnancy.

Should pregnancy test lines get darker?

In a healthy pregnancy, the levels of the hormone should double every 2 to 3 days. While the line might be faint at the very beginning of pregnancy, as time goes on and the pregnancy advances, the line that the test produces should get darker and more apparent.



How long does it take for a pregnancy line to get darker?

You always have a linea nigra, but it's nearly invisible until your hormones rise during pregnancy. In most people, the linea nigra darkens enough to be visible in the second trimester (around 20 weeks).

Why is my pregnancy test still faint?

Some women take a home pregnancy test early in their pregnancies. They often take them before or shortly after their first missed period. Although hCG is present in their urine, they have a lower level of the hormone, resulting in a positive pregnancy test with a faint line.



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What can cause low hCG?

Possible causes of low hCG levels are:

  • Blighted ovum. A blighted ovum occurs when a fertilized egg attaches to the wall of the uterus, but the embryo fails to develop. ...
  • Miscarriage. ...
  • Miscalculated gestational age. ...
  • Ectopic pregnancy.

How far along are you with a faint positive?

(HCG can be detected in the blood about 11 days after conception and in urine about 12 to 15 days after conception.) If you saw a faint positive result and retested in a few days with a negative result (or you got your period after testing positive), you may have experienced a chemical pregnancy or early miscarriage.

Does a lighter pregnancy test mean miscarriage?

Having a dark test line one day and a very light test line the next day is not a sign of miscarriage, but more likely an indicator of how much water you have had to drink that day. You may be tempted to take multiple pregnancy tests over the next few days to make sure that the result is real.



Do pregnancy tests get darker after 10 minutes?

What Do Faint Pregnancy Test Lines Mean? If you follow all of the instructions correctly, you may notice a thin, faint test line that appears within a few minutes. It can seem at first that the line is too faint to count, but after 10 minutes, it darkens.

What are the signs of a chemical pregnancy?

Other signs of a chemical pregnancy include: A heavier than normal period. More menstrual cramping than usual. Low hCG levels.
...
Causes of a chemical pregnancy.

  • Imbalanced hormones.
  • Genetic abnormalities in the embryo.
  • Lack of proper implantation in the uterus.
  • Low body weight.

Does a lighter line mean miscarriage?

A faint line may also indicate what's known as a chemical pregnancy, which is when you are no longer pregnant, but there is still enough beta hCG in your urine for a positive test. Kirkham says the raised hormone levels could last for weeks after a miscarriage.



Can too much pee on a pregnancy test make it negative?

Excess fluids can impact the accuracy of the test results, so if your urine is diluted or pale yellow, hold off on taking a test. Diluted urine tends to also have diluted hCG levels which can skew the test results. Take a test when you naturally need to pee.

Is it normal to get a late positive pregnancy test?

Super late BFP

Some possible reasons are: You're not pregnant and you ovulated later than usual. You're pregnant but you ovulated later than usual. You're pregnant but your hCG is too low to trigger a BFP.

Why is my positive line getting lighter?

What causes faint positive lines on a pregnancy test? The strength of the positive test line depends on how much hCG is in your urine. If the line is faint, it usually means that the hCG level is low. One reason why hCG levels may be low could be because you're still very early into your pregnancy.



Why is my pregnancy test faint at 9 weeks?

This is a faint line that can appear as urine evaporates from the test, and it means you're not pregnant. The instructions that come with the test will tell you how long to wait before checking the results. If the faint line appeared a few minutes after this time, it's possible that it's just an evaporation line.

Is it still positive if the line is faint?

Positive - the presence of the test line (T) and the control line (C) within the result window, regardless of which line appears first, indicating a positive result. The presence of any test line (T), no matter how faint, indicates a positive result.

Can low hCG mean twins?

That said, hCG levels vary from person to person and pregnancy to pregnancy, so hCG levels are not definitive to determine a twin pregnancy. Some people have high hCG levels and only give birth to one baby; others have exceptionally low hCG levels and give birth to multiples.



Can you be pregnant with no hCG?

How Do Urine Pregnancy Tests Work? An early pregnancy test might pick up very low amounts of hCG. However, it's possible that you don't have enough circulating hCG to get a positive result even on a sensitive test. Another common reason for getting a false negative is not having enough hCG in the urine you test.

Does low hCG mean miscarriage?

Miscarriage. A miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurs before 20 weeks of gestation. Sometimes low hCG levels can indicate that you have had or will have a miscarriage. If the pregnancy fails to develop a placenta, then the levels may be normal initially but fail to rise.

Can I be 5 weeks pregnant and still test negative?

Is it possible to be pregnant and get a negative pregnancy test result? Yes, it is possible. Getting a negative result doesn't mean you're not pregnant, it may just mean your hCG levels are not high enough for the test to detect the hormone in your urine.



What is the longest time before positive pregnancy test?

There are two main types of pregnancy tests: urine and blood tests. Take a home urine test after your next missed period — anywhere from 14 to 18 days after conception. Blood tests are more sensitive and can tell you if you're pregnant 6 to 14 days after conception.

Why do I have all the pregnancy symptoms but negative test?

If you feel pregnant but had a negative test result, you may have experienced a very early miscarriage (also known as a chemical pregnancy). This occurs when there is a problem with the fertilized egg, most commonly a chromosomal disorder that makes the pregnancy non-viable.

Is it better to dip or pee on a pregnancy test?

Instead, take a pregnancy test when you first go to the bathroom in the morning. That's when you'll have a full bladder of nondiluted urine. “Urine can be more concentrated first thing in the morning, so you may get a positive test a bit sooner if you're checking then,” Watkins says.



Is second morning urine better for pregnancy test?

To get an accurate result, most experts recommend taking a pregnancy test in the morning. Why? While you're sleeping, hCG becomes more concentrated in your urine. Unless you wake up in the middle of the night to pee, first thing in the morning is the best time for early detection of pregnancy.

Is it better to pee directly on a pregnancy test?

Depending on the particular home pregnancy test, you should pee in a collection cup or pee directly onto the pregnancy test stick. Some tests will give you the option to collect your urine either way.

Does a pregnancy test getting lighter mean miscarriage?

Having a dark test line one day and a very light test line the next day is not a sign of miscarriage, but more likely an indicator of how much water you have had to drink that day. You may be tempted to take multiple pregnancy tests over the next few days to make sure that the result is real.

Why is my hCG line getting lighter?

This is due in large part to the concentration of your urine at any given time. This can fluctuate dramatically throughout the day depending on how much fluid you drink and how frequently you urinate, among other things. The more you drink, the more diluted the hCG in your urine will become.

Do pregnancy tests get lighter the further along you are?

The amount of hCG in your body is increasing, but the amount in your urine may fluctuate based on your hydration. And later in pregnancy, due to the hook effect, your pregnancy tests may start getting lighter even though your total hCG levels are very high.