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  • May 24, 2013, 10:16 AM
    dmm198707
    I have pcos. I tested positive on 4 HPTs. Could they be false positives?
    I have pcos. I took 3 HPTs 3-4 days before my missed period. All positive. And another this morning 2-3 days before my missed period. All tests were different brands and all positive. Could PCOS or ovarian cysts cause false positives?
  • May 25, 2013, 01:32 PM
    Gernald
    Pregnancy tests check HcG levels which are rarely raised except in pregnancy. However, as far as cysts are concerned yes they could cause a false positive depending on the type of cyst (particularly corpus luteum cysts) but this is pretty rare.

    If you don't think you are pregnant a false positive could also be caused by not following the instructions on the box for each specific test. I know peeing on a stick is a bit trivial, but there are specific "ways" and times to do it.

    As always the best way to determine if there's a real pregnancy is to see your doctor and have an official test and exam performed.
  • May 25, 2013, 07:50 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    It is possible, so now you need to go to the doctor for a blood test to confirm.
    This early it is not as common to get positive tests on a urine test, often you have to wait till a week, often two weeks after missed period. At a few days before, were all tests with first urine of the morning ?
    But in any case, I would confirm with doctor, or wait a few days and see if you get your period

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