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my hcg hormone is not showing why?


Sent to Health Experts June 10, 2005 6:25 p.m.

I am about 22 days late on my cycle i have taken three preg. test and they are all neg. Is my hcg still low?
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June 10, 2005 6:54 p.m. (28 minutes and 49 seconds later)
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Although some are more sensitive than others -- Home Pregnancy Tests are said to be 97% accurate after 14 days.

If you want a more definitive answer -- get a blood test for pregnancy from your Doctor.

Let me know if you need more input. If not, thanks for the opportunity to assist you... I would really appreciate your honoring my efforts by 'pushing the button' and Accepting this answer. Adding a bonus -- should you wish to do so -- is always warmly welcomed.

Good Luck!

Steve


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June 11, 2005 2:47 a.m. (7 hours and 53 minutes later)
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The feedback comment that you posted indicates that you would like some additional information. I will gladly attempt to provide it.

The last part of your questions says: 'Is my hcg still low?'

I interpreted that part of your question to mean: 'Is it possible that I am pregnant, but I am still getting negative pregnancy tests because it is still too early in the pregnancy for the hcg level to the high enough for the tests to give a positive reading?'

Since you did not provide a possible date of conception in your question -- I provided information which would enable you to determine whether enough time had passed since your possible conception date for the home pregnancy test to give a valid reading.

In other words, a home pregnancy test taken two weeks or longer after you're possible date of conception should give you a correct indication of whether or not you are pregnant.

I also told you the next logical step to take if you're still unsure was to get a blood test for pregnancy from your doctor.

I apologize if I first answer was not clear enough. I hope this clears things up for you.

I am puzzled as to why you would accept my answer if you felt it was incomplete, inadequate or unclear. I am also puzzled that you did not choose to post a reply asking for a clarification or more information -- rather than accepting my first answer.

Please post a reply if you still need more information.

Good luck!

Steve

Edited by Oreport on June 12 2005 at 3:36am


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Sent June 12, 2005 11:51 p.m. (1 day and 21 hours later)

my last monthly cycle was 4-19-05.the last time i had intercouse was 4-24-05 i am not stresed
i did not gain or lose wait i have never skipped
a cycle except when i got pregnant from my son.so if i am not pregnant what my be the problem?
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June 13, 2005 12:51 a.m. (1 hour and 0 minutes later)

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