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Does Norethisterone Affect Pregnancy Test Results?
Hello sir, I am 21 years ( unmarried ). I usually have my period on 19th or 20th of every month. I missed my period in the month of May ( not because of sexual intercourse ). I had unprotected sex on the 6th of June and missed my period again in June. 17 days after intercourse (23rd June) : Both home pregnancy test and BETA HCG test were negative. 20 days after intercourse (26th June) : BETA HCG came back negative. I have no symptoms of pregnancy like nausea, cramps, white discharge etc. I could not tell my mom about the sex issue and as she was worried about my health due to my missed period , she took me to a gynaecologist , who asked me to take NORETHINDRONE ACETATE ( 5 mg ) tablets for 10 days. I started the course on 22nd June. Please let me know : 1) If norethindrone acetate tablets can reduce levels of HCG and cause a false negative. If yes, then how must i take a pregnancy test . I cannot stop the course ( My mom would not let me ) 2) If i can still be pregnant after a beta hcg test (as late as 20 days after the intercourse) 3) If i should repeat the test . Please let me know beacuse i am really worried . Will always be thankful .
Hi, Welcome to HCM I read your query carefully. Norethindrone acetate does not affect the levels of Beta Hcg. So its not possible to give false results. Beta Hcg can tell about pregnancy within few days of conception. So no need to repeat it. Now you should continue with Norethindrone Acetate to regulate your Cycle. Do not miss any dose of it. Go for regular check ups to your Gynaecologist. Hope so it Will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query. Wish you good health. Regards
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Does Norethisterone Affect Pregnancy Test Results?
Hi, Welcome to HCM I read your query carefully. Norethindrone acetate does not affect the levels of Beta Hcg. So its not possible to give false results. Beta Hcg can tell about pregnancy within few days of conception. So no need to repeat it. Now you should continue with Norethindrone Acetate to regulate your Cycle. Do not miss any dose of it. Go for regular check ups to your Gynaecologist. Hope so it Will be helpful. You can write again in case of any query. Wish you good health. Regards