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Can X-ray Result Be Wrong, Experiencing Pregnancy Signs?

Hi I m 30 years old. Me an my husband is trying for a baby. My last cycle was in April. I been experiencing bloating. Fatigue cravings. The home test are negative. The doctor did a xray and a urine test they said i was constipated not pregnant. My nipples are sore can you tell me can a xray be wrong
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Firstly if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you should not be having X rays !!
THose are contraindicated.
I think what you meant is an ultrasound scan.
THat is what is done to diagnose a pregnancy in the earliest stages.
Nipple soreness, bloating and fatigue alone are not reliable in diagnosing a pregnancy.
THey are just suspicious, and they can equally well indicate pre menstrual symptoms.
if the pregnancy test is negative, you are mostly not pregnant.
A blood pregnancy test will be conclusive though.
Urine tests are also 97 % reliable in diagnosing a pregnancy.
Regarding your attempts at conception, if it has been more than a year of unprotected intercourse, then you need to see a Fertility specialist.
Take daily folic acid supplements.
Maintain ideal BMI.
All the best.
Take care.
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Can X-ray Result Be Wrong, Experiencing Pregnancy Signs?

Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Firstly if you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you should not be having X rays !! THose are contraindicated. I think what you meant is an ultrasound scan. THat is what is done to diagnose a pregnancy in the earliest stages. Nipple soreness, bloating and fatigue alone are not reliable in diagnosing a pregnancy. THey are just suspicious, and they can equally well indicate pre menstrual symptoms. if the pregnancy test is negative, you are mostly not pregnant. A blood pregnancy test will be conclusive though. Urine tests are also 97 % reliable in diagnosing a pregnancy. Regarding your attempts at conception, if it has been more than a year of unprotected intercourse, then you need to see a Fertility specialist. Take daily folic acid supplements. Maintain ideal BMI. All the best. Take care.