If the pregnancy test showed negative can I still be pregnant?

Answer 1

If you tested too early, yes.. it's best to wait until your period is late before testing, if you have very regular cycles, and tested after you are late and got a negative, then you probably are not pregnant, you can ask your docotor for a blood test if you want a second opinion. ~pawsalmighty

Answer 2

Not all pregnancy tests are 100% reliable but most of them are in the range of 87%-98% reliability. So it might be a good idea to take the test again. Make sure you test the first urine of the morning because it will have the most hormones.

Answer 3

A negative test could also be the result of a phantom pregnancy. A phantom pregnancy is where you basically fool your mind and body into thinking it is pregnant. You will still experience pregnancy symptoms but you are not actually pregnant; it is al psychological Some women have even been able to lactate during a phantom pregnacny. The causes of a phantom pregnancy are either paranoia of being pregnant or having an extreme desire to become pregnant. There are several things that can contribute to a negative pregnancy test even if you are pregnant. Some medications can give you a false negative, the timing of the test can affect the results. If you did not follow directions properly; if you let the test sit for too long the results may read negative after a while. It is important to read the results within the amount of time given on the instructions of that particular pregnancy test you bought. If you did not perform the test properly (example: you drank a lot of fluids before taking the test, which can dilute your urine). EtcTo ensure the best results: Take the test in the morning, if possible, because your hCG (pregnancy hormone) levels are at it's highest Don't drink a bunch of fluids before taking the test because it will dilute your urine and can affect the results Take the test no more than 1 day before expected period. Although some test say that you can see results up to 5 days before your missed period, the percentage of accuracy is very low. urinate for as long as possible on the foam-like strip Check the results in the window frame of time suggested by the instructions of the pregnancy test.

Answer 4

Though pregnancy tests are supposed to be foolproof, there are some factors that could make the test come out negative even if you are pregnant, for example, you get more accurate results if you use morning urine. A blood test will confirm (or not confirm) a pregnancy for sure.

Answer 5

Yes this can be very possible. Testing too early can lead to a negative test. leave it until after your missed period and test again. If you are still unhhapy, re-test or ask for a second opinion such as Blood tests or ultrasound.

Answer 6

It's possible, but unlikely. In such an event, the chances are that you're taking the test too early- it takes about 6 weeks to determine whether a woman really is pregnant or whether she's just undergoing a late period.

Pregnancy tests nowadays are very reliable, but they aren't completely infallible- however, if you ARE pregnant and the test shows negative, it would be very unusual.