[Day920]

Well I'm 2wks late with my period and the last time I had my period was 3/22/07 I took a home pregnancy test and it was negative I have no symptoms of being pregnant. But could it be true that I could still be? Should I take another test? Please help:confused:

[bmatt820]

Yes you could still be. A lot of times pregnancy tests are either inaccurate or u have to wait before u get accurate results. I don't know where you live,but a lot of walk in clinics will test you for free. Their results are faster and more precise...

[CakeLady]

Actually, the above poster is only somewhat correct. It's true that if you go to "a clinic," you're bound to find out definitely whether you are or aren't pregnant. Not only because they can do a series of pregnancy tests, including blood tests, but actually do a physical exam on you as well. The physical exam part may be the determining factor.

However--When it comes to home pregnancy tests, they are almost 99% accurate, and in many cases, the physician's office will use the same test on you FIRST!

Many people don't trust the accuracy of a home pregnancy test, but they should. They've improved a lot over the years, and have become much more easy to use/read results.

Good luck in your decisions,
--CakeLady--

[J_9]

However--When it comes to home pregnancy tests, they are almost 99% accurate, and in many cases, the physician's office will use the exact same test on you FIRST!

I'm sorry CakeLady, I have to respectfully disagree with you here. HPTs are notorious for false negatives. Rarely does one get a false positive.

The ones given in most doctor's offices are a little more sensitive than the ones we buy over-the-counter.

When taking a HPT it is imperative that you take it using first morning urine, no matter what the directions say. The reason for this is that the concentration of hCG (pregnancy hormone) is in a higher concentration in the morning and you are more apt to get an accurate response.

If this fails, then it is time to pay a visit to your doctor to get a blood test and/or to find out why your period is missed.

Other than that CakeLady, you got it all right on the mark.

[babieface85]

I would test one more time with a dollar store test if you're strapped for cash... Then go to your dr. or a public heath center no matter what. The only times have missed my period have been when I was under weight and when I became pregnant. It's very unlikely that you would miss your period for a non medical reason. I do not mean to scare you, however; if you are not pregnant you could be very ill(or you could be fine) and should obtain medical care before it is to late to treat you're possible conditions.

[krystal1973]

It should show up if you are two weeks late, wait a couple of days and take another one. And then make an appointment for a physical exam like was said earlier, just to check everything out and make sure you are okay.