How common are false negative pregnancy tests?

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Felicia
14 Nov 2023

Someone help me out with a friend please. She thinks she is pregnant but her tests are negative. Last time she had a period was September. Is there a chance she is pregnant and the over the counter pregnancy tests are not picking up on the HCG? #crypticpregnancypossibility #hiddenpregnancychance

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Natalie
It should show up positive, especially after your first missed period. Have her go to her local health department
14 Nov 2023

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Felicia
Okie dokie I will force her to go
14 Nov 2023

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Myllie
9 Nov 2023

no judgement zone please lol. but ever since i’ve been pregnant, both me and my man have been negative for STDs. the last time i was checked was 9/22 and his on 10/11. we both know for a fact we’ve only been with each other and there’s no way we could have been messing around. i got a swab on 11/01 and it came back positive for chlamydia! like wtf. both of us are super confused. we’re hoping it’s a false positive because we don’t know how this could be possible. and it sucks bc it’s making our relationship crumble. we both are getting retested so hopefully they come back negative. i’ve also read that false positives on STD tests are common during pregnancy which is crazy. has anybody heard or been through anything like this? #help

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Myllie
and i’ve been checked 3 whole times before this since pregnancy and it’s always been negative. it just doesn’t make any sense
9 Nov 2023

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Danielle 🦦🪷
Have you ever had that before? Ever
9 Nov 2023

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Myllie
yes. way back in high school and i was treated for it
9 Nov 2023

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Monique\n Monique
8 Oct 2023

Pregnancy tests keep coming back negative but keep having random stomach flutters on my left side

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Ashley
Might be a cyst id say go see your doctor about it. I’ve had to multiple times and thought I was finally pregnant
8 Oct 2023

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tiffany
29 Mar 2023

2 more pregnancy tests negative yeah ima sit this out . ts for the birds i’m done trying 💯 istg!

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Brittney
If you wait a week and it’s still not there call an obgyn office and ask to speak to a nurse they will tell you to wait a week and if ur period is not there or ur test is still negative call them back to schedule an appointment and you will go from there. That’s what I did and I have an appointment to figure out what’s going on. There are a few other females going through the same thing no period for this whole month
29 Mar 2023

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Brittney
And not pregnant
29 Mar 2023

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Celina Robles
23 Mar 2023

Still a negative pregnancy tests but look how late I am 😖I’m so cunfused I’m so frustrated atp 💔

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🎀✨𝒩𝒾𝓀𝓀𝒾
Stress really does stunt your cycle baby girl… I know I can’t tell you what to do but I really think you need to take a step back, try not to obsess over it too much (not trying to sound insensitive at all I promise) and let life do what it needs to. Get your fluids, eat well, take vitamins, exercise, etc. Make sure your partner is taking these steps too. I whole heartedly can’t wait for you to pop positive after seeing how badly you want this. You’re so young, it’ll happen when you least expect it 💕 sending you so much love and baby dust.
23 Mar 2023

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Celina Robles
Awee thank you so much I appreciate it 🥺boo
23 Mar 2023

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Lena
They tell me not to stress to but I haven't been stressing I got my blood work done yesterday
24 Mar 2023

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Kimberly
7 Jan 2023

so I got 2 positive tests, then took another one a day ago and it came out negative but it said keep the test in the pee for 20 seconds then lay it flat and I left it in the pee for more then 20 seconds and I believe it’s a false negative. I’m not sure I’m new too this.

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Kimberly
Congrats! So there’s a chance that if I just took the test wrong it could be a false negative.
8 Jan 2023

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Kimberly
ohhh okay!
10 Jan 2023

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Meybel
I had read that you can get false negatives results but never false positives
10 Jan 2023

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Francis
5 Nov 2022

Me and my husband have been ttc baby #2 and I’ve taken tests and they’ve either came back with a false positive or negative. Does this look positive to anyone? Should I keep testing or wait to see if I get my period?

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Hidiyah
I would maybe try to see if you have a period. Just to be sure.
5 Nov 2022

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Shannon
Positive I see the line
5 Nov 2022

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Serena
You should take other pregnancy test to make sure
5 Nov 2022

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Ashley
15 Aug 2022

Has anyone else gotten results back saying at risk for neural tube defects then got a scan and it been a false positive and everything been fine? I’ve heard false positives are very common. I get my scan tomorrow

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Taylor
Everyone I know says they have gotten false positives for the nipt and panorama testing that’s why I’m waiting to find out the gender until I’m 20 weeks and can do it through the ultrasound. I don’t want to get results saying at risk for something anyways and be stressed out the whole pregnancy for nothing.
15 Aug 2022

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Ashley
Thank you. I get my scan tomorrow so I’ll find out for sure. Trying not to stress and even if she has something wrong with her she’s still my baby and she will be perfect
15 Aug 2022

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Taylor
That’s my thoughts on it too. It’s still going to be my baby and I’m still going to give birth and love it regardless. It kinda sucks having to wait to find out the gender but I’d rather wait than be stressed out about something I can’t control or possibly be completely wrong.
15 Aug 2022

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Chellie
5 Aug 2022

Missed my period last month, but pregnancy tests come back negative... anyone else ever had this?

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Chellie
Dis you ever end up having a baby anyway?
5 Aug 2022

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Taneshia
No my cycle ended up coming on the next month
5 Aug 2022

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Brittany
29 Jun 2022

Anyone ever have high AFP results and have a false positive? My doctor called with the results and said false positives are common but wants me to go for a detailed ultrasound and possibly an amniocentesis to look into this more.

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tanyetta
Be careful with the amniocentesis. I never had one with either of my 5 kids and won't with this one. Heard it could cause miscarriage or some damage. Read up on it.
29 Jun 2022

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Brittany
Ya I also heard that. I am def going to go for the detailed ultra sound though. Thank you for the advice!
29 Jun 2022

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tanyetta
No problem. Keep us updated
29 Jun 2022

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