Would an ectopic pregnancy cause a false negative??

Alexis06 · #1 Dec 14, 2006, 03:54 AM

Hi,

I don't really know much about Ectopic Pregnancies... However i was treated for Chlamydia about 3 years ago(very long story). Anyhow, I haven't had my period since the 9th of November and have had unprotected sex with my hubby all month. He isn't aware that i have ever been treated for Chlamydia, as it was before our time - and it's not something that i would like him to know either.

I feel like my period is coming, but i have had the same feeling for a bit under two weeks.. i don't think i have any symptoms or pregnancy as such, besides sore boobs, cramps, fatigued and increased appetite... which are all premenstrual symptoms. And i dismiss any thoughts that i may be having pregnancy symptoms due to perhaps i am being a hypochondriac.

But i am concerned, as i am having mild pain/cramping(not severe), still no period and with my history. I did do a sensitive pregnancy test yesterday, it was a negative. My question is, would an Ectopic Pregnancy cause a false negative?

I would appreciate any feedback and advice anyone is willing to offer.

Please take care, Alex.

kerryAR · Dec 14, 2006, 01:09 PM

Hi Alex. I have had an ectopic pregnancy about 10 years ago. It is an extremely painful and unbearable pain in you lower abdomen, usually on one side. I was fortunate enough to be treated at hospital and not lose my tubes. I had a negative HPT. If you feel that you may have an ectopic, go the DR's or A&E urgently, It is very serious but can be treated at early stages. I would like to say on the flip side of that, that early pregnancy can cause cramping and you well be having a normal pregnancy.

Alexis06 · Dec 14, 2006, 02:48 PM

Tyvm Kerry,

I am just gonna go see my GP today. I really haven't had any unbearable pain, although i have had cramping at one side at a time... it isn't consistent. Other times it can be on the other side. i have had the same cramping/pain since ovulation(i had ovulation pain).

Does anyone know whether it will be a hard task for us to fall pregnant with a natural pregnancy with my history?

Alexis06 · Dec 14, 2006, 10:54 PM

Thank you for you your reply J9.

I was thinking more along general terms...

kerryAR · Dec 15, 2006, 12:18 AM

I would ask your Doctor. As your cramping as not consistant and on both sides I would think its not ectopic as once the pain of ectopic pregnancy begins it doesnt stop. Also it would only be felt on one side - the side that it has occurred in. good luck at DR's.

aname08 · Aug 17, 2008, 09:01 PM

Recently, I have taken a pregnancy test and it was negative. I am 5 days late and every day I've have the feeling that I am going to get my period...but it isn't coming. I have been on an antibiotic for acne for the past two weeks. I thought it could be the medicine but the doctor said it shouldn't be. I have had the cramping every day thus far. I have had chlamydia 2 years ago and thought maybe this could be an ectopic pregnancy. I've never missed a period. Just wondering....did you ever find out what it was?