Can I be pregnant if the home pregnancy test was negative?


My period is over a month late and I took a pregnancy test last night. It came back negative. (It was a cheap one that was store brand) Could I still be pregnant? (I have been having unprotected sex with my husband for 2 years)

Answers:
Yes. Pregnancy tests measure the amount of pregnancy hormone in your system ( HCG ). This hormone goes up significantly every 24 hours. Different pregnancy tests measure different amounts. If you think you may be pregnant and got a negative result, wait a day or two and retest. Your HCG level would be much higher in a few days and would probaly register a positive. If you don't want to wait, you can go to a clinic and get a blood test. They can measure even the tiniest amount of HCG in your system through a blood test and tell you much earlier than a home pregnancy test could.

Other Answers:
yes. My Mom tested negative even 7 months pregnant, get the doc to run a blood test to know for sure.

Cheapo or not, they are usually accurate. However, some women just do not come up positive w/ the pee tests.
I took two tests with each pregnancy I've had (both were positive, but I still wanted two tests). Get a name brand one. I used the one that shows two pink lines and also the digital one. Take it a week later maybe. Some tests can sense it sooner than others. Read the boxes.
Yes. You can not get a positive & not be pregnant, but you can get a false negative. Try another & price of test doesn't make a difference in how accurate it is. Good luck on however you want it to turn out.
yes I think so also if you are trying to have a baby and stressing out about it it could delay your period. Another thing to watch out for is tubal pregnancy but it would be painfull if not then you probably have nothing to worry about if you are trying to have a baby good luck and I hope you are pregnant.
I took a test and it was negative, then a week later I took one and it was positive. I'm now 4 months pregnant.
yes
most of the time those HPT's are very accurate. However there is a small chance that you could be pregnant. At one month late though your body should have built up enough HCG hormone to register on an HPT. I would suggest you go to your doctor and get a blood test to be sure and that way you can put your mind at ease. If you haven't conceived after 2 years of unprotected sex... there may be something else wrong all together. Your best bet is to go to the doctor and he can run some blood tests on you to make everything is okay and that you are ovulating. If you are not... he could prescribe a drug called clomid which is inexpensive and most women conceive on it after about 3 months of using it.
good luck.
Source(s):
my own experiences with trying to conceive
wait another week and take another test, if you still think you might be after that see the dr, sometimes if you want to be preggy you can convince your body that you are and you wont get your period. also if your under alot of stress or have a cold or other sickness you might not get it at the normal time. this has happend to me a few times, usually i get it before i take the second test, goodluck on what ever your hoping for.
Yes you can. If the home test is light in color, then you are probbly half pregnant. Wait a few days for the sperm to settle
Yes you can still be pregnant, some of those store brand prego tests don't really work...and sometimes you have to just go to the doc.
Wish you the best ;)
yes, those tests dont always tell accurately, I was pregnant with my son, and I took 5 tests, all of them negative. then finally the one I got from the dollar store it said yes, If you want accurate, go to the hospital, or wemons clinic in your area, If you want to keep it on the down low, they cant tell anyone.Its against the law. ever heard of HIPPA?
If you used a cheap brand of pregnancy test kit - as you have said - then there is the good possibility that you have started gestation.
When in doubt see your doctor. He (or she) can schedule you in to see an OB/Gyn to have a proven method of checking done. And if you are, then congratulations! Better get that crib and stack of disposable diapers ready!
yes, i just recently had the same thing happen actually. just found out i was pregnant, after taking 2 home pregnancy tests. and they both came out negative.
Yes you could still be pregnant, I would wait a week and test again. Stress will make you late and certain foods can cause you to be late as well. Relax for a bit, dont stress and maybe it will all play out the way you want it to. Pregnant if you want or not pregnant if you want that, but good luck!!
Wait a few months - then you'll know for sure one way or the other! haha
Source(s):
Life of Hard Knocks
yes you can ?
yes! wait a week and test again!
yes!

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