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What Does A Faint Negative Test Mean In Pregnancy Test?

I m about 2 weeks late for my period. I took a pregnancy test, and it came up negative, but the line was VERY faded - I almost couldn t even see it. I did stop taking my birth control about a month and a half ago so that could be contributing to my late period. But the very faint negative test has me a bit worried. Should I re-test in a few days, or is the negative probably accurate even though it was faded?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the repetition of test might be needed after a week.The faint line goes in favour of pregnancy.It is seen in cases of early testing,abnormal pregnancy,any hormonal abnormalities like thyroid abnormalities or progesterone insufficiency etc.If the result is same in furthur test then ultrasound might be needed to confirm the diagnosis.Nothing to worry.If the test is negative then the delayed period can be due to hormonal imbalance.
Best regards...Dr.Srilatha
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What Does A Faint Negative Test Mean In Pregnancy Test?

Hello dear,I understand your concern.In my opinion the repetition of test might be needed after a week.The faint line goes in favour of pregnancy.It is seen in cases of early testing,abnormal pregnancy,any hormonal abnormalities like thyroid abnormalities or progesterone insufficiency etc.If the result is same in furthur test then ultrasound might be needed to confirm the diagnosis.Nothing to worry.If the test is negative then the delayed period can be due to hormonal imbalance. Best regards...Dr.Srilatha