The test shows no symptoms. Can a pregnancy test not show a positive result if a woman is pregnant? Types of tests, their pros and cons

married women they cannot name the date of conception, and gynecologists conditionally count the gestational age from possible ovulation, based on the start date last menstrual period. The ladies themselves suggest that this happened with a significant delay. There is testing available indirect signs, but on women's forums more often than other topics they ask the question - can the test not show pregnancy. They probably keep to themselves the hope that this did not happen, but it is worth discussing in more detail whether this is possible.

The test does not show pregnancy, but there is a delay and other signs

All women with the first signs of pregnancy are divided into 3 categories:

1. calmly related to possible conception They are happily married and confident in their future.
2. Panically afraid of the onset of the hour "X" - out of wedlock or not having suitable conditions for the normal upbringing and provision of the child.
3. Passionately desiring a child - problems in their personal lives push them to think about childless loneliness, infertility or a series of miscarriages.

All of them are united by questions, for example, why tests do not show pregnancy after a delay, if this happens. Is it possible to "miss" a pregnancy in the first trimester, when abortion is less dangerous to health, if it is indicated for medical reasons?

Perplexed by the possible transition to the category of "future mothers", some young women see what is not there, others are sure that they are not pregnant with obvious signs.

Attention: You can hide your growing belly from others, but it's hard not to notice changes in your health, even if the test inspires peace of mind. Most likely, something is wrong with the pharmacy determinant if the test does not show pregnancy with a delay with a slightly swollen breast and a swollen abdomen with a feeling of heaviness.

There is a medical term false pregnancy”- this is when she is not there, and the lady is sure that her stomach is growing from the presence of an embryo. it psychological problem, and not biological, although a sharp increase in weight is sometimes regarded as such.

For couples planning a child should not be announced to the whole world as a fait accompli, if it is not confirmed by others laboratory tests and ultrasound. On the other hand, you should not turn a blind eye to a new condition when the test does not show pregnancy, but there is a delay. This phenomenon is called a "false negative" pregnancy test.

Attention: For those who will test for the first time, we remind you that no system can guarantee 100% reliability of the result! Any gynecologist will confirm that false positive results and false negative results occur with approximately the same frequency.

Why a pregnancy test does not show pregnancy when it is

Those who are wondering why a pregnancy test does not show pregnancy with a long delay cannot be answered with complete certainty, because there are several reasons. There is no mysticism here, each phenomenon has its own reason, and almost everything can be explained:

• a test with low sensitivity will not show a response to short term pregnancy;
• if you ask the pharmacy for the cheapest expired determinant, do not be surprised why the test does not show pregnancy (quite predictably);
• low quality goods;
• too little reagent was applied to the test strip, which does not work on homone, a different concentration is needed;
• treatment with complex preparations has not been completed;
• low control level hCG hormone in blood and urine (litmus did not react to it);
• urine, where the test is immersed, is diluted (a wet glass after washing, and on the eve they took diuretics or other drugs that change its concentration or hormonal background;
• testing was not carried out according to the instructions;
• there are diseases of the cardiovascular system or other pathologies in which hCG is present in the blood in insufficient quantities for the test sample;
• abnormal course of pregnancy (threat of miscarriage due to hormonal imbalance);
• ectopic pregnancy or sudden fetal fading;
• the fetal egg did not have time to descend into the uterus (“walks” through the tubes) and gain a foothold in due date;
• the test does not show pregnancy due to kidney pathology against the background of a completely safe state of the genital area.

Advice: If there is any discrepancy between test results and internal sensations you should not look on the forums for the answer to the question “why does the pregnancy test show nothing?” Please contact your local doctor about this.

An accurate answer can only be obtained after a comprehensive examination, but both doctors and laboratory assistants can make mistakes in the short term. If it is not possible to contact specialists in the next few hours, it is better to buy a couple more tests different type and re-check. Be sure to check the expiration date on the package.

How long can a test not show pregnancy?

Long-term practice of application pharmacy tests suggests that it is impossible to accurately name the time frame at which they will definitely “stripe”. False-negative results for each woman appeared up to a certain point, then a positive response appeared.

From the same women's forums on the topic “can a test not show pregnancy for a long time?” learn different times. Someone test said: "You are pregnant!" on the first day of delay. Other future mothers made sure that they carry a child in 2 months.

It is not uncommon for ladies, relying on developed intuition, had a "feeling that grabbed" already on the night of conception. Tests different quality and the cost only confirmed their assumptions, moreover, on different period. But a long delay is a better indicator that it's time to visit your "beloved doctor" than intuition, suspiciousness or groundless suspicion of pregnancy.

What to do if the test does not show pregnancy, but it is

On the forum, one lady shared that she always got pregnant before she was going to leave another man(there were 5), but the test did not show pregnancy for a long time. However, such a “sure thing” cannot be relied upon.

Men sometimes demand from their ladies a “two-line” proof of conception, but, unfortunately, there is none, even in the absence of menstruation. Sometimes it turns into family drama with an attempt to catch his wife in a lie. Healthy explanations that “the test did not show pregnancy, but I am definitely pregnant” are not always taken into account.

Such a “hormonal misunderstanding” happens even from stress or because of chronic overwork. Statistics confirm that women are more likely to get pregnant when life goes so-called " black line”, then, if you didn’t have an abortion, in a strange way everything gets better by itself. In any case, do not smoke, swallow antidepressants and lean on alcohol - think about the child!

In such cases, you can only advise a small educational program - not without the help of our site. And then - a joint consultation of the husband and wife with a specialist in the nearest medical center.

Is it possible to be sure that a pregnancy test is not mistaken when it shows only one strip? And what to believe, the result of an ultrasound, a test, or in general own feelings?

The onset of pregnancy in all cases is accompanied by an increase in the level of chorionic gonadotropin in the woman's blood. This hormone is produced by the chorion, the membranes of the baby, and in the first days of pregnancy, its quantity increases rapidly, and of course, it enters the urine. On its determination in the urine, the work of all pregnancy tests is built.

It happens that a woman is convinced that there is a pregnancy, but the test does not show. The reasons for this may be different.

In what cases the test does not show pregnancy?

. Since pregnancy tests only work with the beginning of the formation of the fetal chorion when a certain concentration of hCG in the urine is reached, the test works approximately 14 days after conception, that is, already in the presence of a delay. However, sometimes for one reason or another, the cycle is disrupted, and ovulation occurs a little later than usual. And then, despite the delay, a sufficient period may not yet pass from conception, there is still too little hCG in the blood, and the test remains negative, despite the fact that you are pregnant and there is a delay.

Some women hCG level in the urine is naturally lower, and therefore the tests do not show pregnancy immediately.

When the embryo is implanted, it does not take place in the uterus, but in fallopian tube, there is no endometrium, and the embryo cannot develop normally. For this reason, the level of hCG is growing more slowly, and many women who have undergone this pathology noted that their test did not show pregnancy for a long time. And yet, if the test did not immediately show pregnancy, you should not think about this reason in the first place, an ectopic is very rare.

If you have a delay, the test does not show pregnancy, it is possible that there really is no pregnancy, it is quite common that a woman. And there can be many reasons for this. Maybe you have been ill or stressed, perhaps you have hormonal disbalance maybe you have lost a lot of weight on a diet or are experiencing great emotional and physical overload. All of these can cause delays.

Sometimes a pregnancy test does not show pregnancy, because the test itself is of poor quality, expired or fake, this happens more often when buying cheap tests.

The chance of a test failing is reduced if done correctly. using the morning portion of urine, after 2-3 and more days from delayed menstruation. Use from trusted manufacturers with a sensitivity of 10 IU. Buy them only in a pharmacy. If the test is negative, repeat in a week.

And of course, remember alternative methods early pregnancy diagnosis - ultrasound and blood test for hCG.

Some passionately dream of a child, while others realize with horror that an accidental mistake in the form of unprotected intercourse can radically change their life. Can help clear your doubts pregnancy test for early dates. The principle of operation for all products presented on pharmacy shelves is almost the same: they allow you to find out even before visiting a doctor whether conception has occurred or not. However, in order for the results to be correct, it is worth knowing the principle of operation of the product and how to carry it out correctly.

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How the test determines pregnancy

The best early pregnancy tests possess hypersensitivity. Manufacturers use quality materials so products can't be too cheap.

The main principle of action: due to the content on the strip of a unique substance that will interact with urine, the level of the hCG hormone is set. If conception has taken place, then the production of human chorionic gonadotropin increases even before the delay, which gives rise to the manifestation of two stripes.

It is worth noting that the results will be correct starting from 7-10 days after sex and provided that it coincides with the time of ovulation. After all, it is then that the fertilized egg is attached to the wall of the uterus. HCG, on the other hand, begins to increase from this moment, increasing gradually every two days. Doctors also note that maximum concentration The hormone is noted on the 8-10th day, after which its level will decrease slightly. If a woman has multiple pregnancy, then hCG will increase in proportion to the number of fetuses. It is worth noting that if there are problems (ectopic fixation of the fetus, the threat of disruption), the hormone will be lowered.

How and when to take the test to get an accurate result

Previously, an early pregnancy test performed exclusively with morning urine. Reliable data could be obtained without leaving home. Currently actively selling most early test for pregnancy , which is called jet. It allows you to conduct research at any time of the day.

And yet, doctors recommend not to rush to find out the result, but to wait for menstruation. If the delay is more than three days, do an analysis. If you still have doubts, then how to detect early pregnancy the gynecologist knows for sure. He will also conduct, according to the state, discharges, and also, with the help of additional analyzes, will accurately establish whether it has happened long awaited event or not.

Can the test show incorrect data?

Sometimes it happens that a girl has everything but the test is negative . Usually this is faced by those who really want to find out as soon as possible what they wear under the heart of a child. From the first days of the delay, or even immediately after sex, they begin to feel all the main symptoms: the nipples became very sensitive, increased, and vomiting began in the morning. If these symptoms arose separately, then it is too early to talk about conception. For example, nausea and vomiting may indicate problems with the gastrointestinal tract. As for the delay, it also occurs due to inflammation of the appendages.

The test is negative, but there is confidence in conception

If you are sure that negative pregnancy test - nothing more than a mistake, visit a gynecologist. The doctor will be able to accurately determine whether it was possible to conceive a child. At a very early date for accurate diagnosis states will be assigned Ultrasound to determine pregnancy and urinalysis for hCG levels. They usually guess about their interesting position even earlier than all the methods of diagnosing a woman who is not the first pregnancy confirm this.

If you're thinking Why is the test not showing? the long-awaited two are flat, then either you spent it very early, incorrectly, or it is overdue or of poor quality, or while you are wishful thinking. Erroneous readings can also be if a woman has an irregular cycle, and she wants to see the result much earlier than the embryo has managed to gain a foothold. Recommended for irregular cycle use the express method only after delaying menstruation for more than a week.

Unfortunately, there are more unpleasant reasons, because of which pregnancy test before delay and after it will stubbornly show negative result even though it was possible to conceive. The following can affect the inaccuracy of the indicator of the hCG hormone:

• threat of collapse, or ;
• pathology and chronic diseases of cardio-vascular system, kidney.

It is also possible to change the accuracy of the diagnosis if diuretics were taken before the test, a lot of liquid was drunk. Wait a few days and check again. Or visit a gynecologist right away to get a 100% accurate answer about your condition.

False positive test

Although the manufacturers claim that early pregnancy test accuracy is 99%, sometimes it turns out to be false positive. Such a situation occurs different reasons, the main of which is a violation of the amount of the hCG hormone under the influence of certain factors. These include:

• oncological diseases;
• state of the body after spontaneous abortion or miscarriage;
• when taking drugs used to treat infertility;
• others.

In the presence of oncological formations, even in men, a test showing early pregnancy will be positive! If you are sure that the baby could not have been conceived this month, first eliminate all factors that give a false result, and then re-examine or consult a doctor.

Weak positive test

It happens that express early pregnancy test will show one clear and second blurry stripes. This can happen if the product was not stored correctly (for example, it was not in protective packaging) or if it has expired. It is also possible to consider the situation when the test is positive, but there are no signs of pregnancy as a sign of conception. However, it has not yet been identified precisely, since too little time has passed.

How to conduct an express examination

The reliability of the results will also be affected by external factors. To know for sure whether it is time to prepare to become a mother, you need to take the following steps:

1. Inspect the packaging for damage.
2. Check the expiration date of the product.
3. Prepare a clean vessel and create as close to sterile conditions as possible.
4. It is better to use morning urine, but if you have not had your period for a long time, then any time of the day will do.
5. Wash and dry hands before testing.
6. Remove the test strip and dip to the indicated level.
7. Place it on a dry towel or napkin.
8. The result can be seen in one to three minutes.

Types of tests, their pros and cons

In a pharmacy, it is not difficult to get lost among the proposed product options. For clarity, all the positive and negative points from using various tests collected in a table:

Type of test	Positive characteristics	Cons of application
Test strips (strip tests) - cloth or paper products, the surface of which is impregnated with a reagent	easy to use; cheap and affordable (you can buy them even in a stall); 3-5 minutes - and the result is ready.	weak sensitivity, therefore it is recommended to use only morning urine; inconvenience due to the need to use the container; there is a high probability of an erroneous result if the time the strip is in the urine is violated; if the test is made of paper, then the probability of getting incorrect results is much higher.
Tablet tests are plastic boxes that contain test strips. Using the pipette supplied with the kit, a drop of urine is applied to one window, and the result is displayed in the second.	very sensitive; the probability of determining pregnancy is high; modern; aesthetically more attractive than a test strip; no need to immerse in urine	relatively expensive; urine will still have to be collected in a container, so that after picking it up with a pipette
Inkjet tests are modern products that look like a pen for writing. It is based on complex device with a fibrous rod, which is formed from tubules (liquid rises through them to the part with reagents).	will give the earliest and most accurate answer; can be carried out at any time of the day or night; it is not required to lower it into a container, it is substituted under a stream of urine; just a minute and exact result ready.	high cost.
Electronic tests - an analogue of conventional strip strips	accurate and fast results; the device itself will show readiness for analysis (there will be hourglass before use); a weakly positive answer will not work - either a clear yes or no; comfortable; reliable; easy to use; retains the result throughout the day after use; option misuse virtually excluded	expensive; disposable; as the manufacturer himself warns, if the analysis was made before the expected date of the onset of menstruation and was negative, then it is recommended to repeat it on the first day of the menstrual cycle.

When choosing among the entire assortment in a pharmacy, you should not stop at the cheapest option. The probability of obtaining an accurate result with such a product is low, since manufacturers save on important reagents. If the test showed two strips, but there are no other signs and conception is unlikely, this is a reason to consult a doctor and undergo an examination. Indeed, in such a situation, pregnancy with pathologies is possible, serious illness that pose a threat to the health of mother and child.

Pregnancy test positive, but no pregnancy. Why? This happens in the practice of any doctor. The reasons false positive test may be different, depending on various circumstances. And how do they work What is hCG?

The principles of operation of almost all tests are the same. They respond to the level of a hormone produced by the chorion, resulting in a reaction and the appearance of color, stripes or other indications.

Problems with the test itself

Why does it happen that there is no pregnancy, but the test is positive? This happens if the test purchased at the pharmacy turned out to be defective. Another reason may be incorrectly following the instructions. Some tests need to be placed under a stream of urine, others need to be immersed in a container. Do not confuse which tests should be done as. The exposure time can also affect the result. Do not overexpose the strip in the container, plus you need to keep it strictly perpendicular to the glass. Whether you are pregnant or not, you will find out in a few minutes. Do not look at the results too soon: the reaction on litmus paper may not have happened yet.

So, it happens that a pregnancy test is positive, but there is no pregnancy. This is due to the fact that you were sold an expired product. Therefore, carefully check the expiration date and production date when buying. For the accuracy of the result, it is recommended to buy several tests from different manufacturers and firms at once and do them in turn, but not immediately on the same day. So the chance of error will be much less. remember, that proper storage must be provided in your home if you expect to get an accurate result.

Diseases of the small pelvis

What to think when a pregnancy test is positive but not pregnant? The reasons for this phenomenon may be hidden in diseases of the small pelvis, in which it increases significantly. This may be caused oncological diseases, as well as problems in the functioning of the kidneys, liver and lungs. False positive result- this is an occasion to contact your doctor for testing and diagnosis.

Early termination of pregnancy, as well as miscarriage, are also causes of an incorrect test result. But it should be remembered that this can only be observed within a few days after the incident.

ectopic

Why else does it happen that a pregnancy test is positive, but there is no pregnancy? An ectopic or missed pregnancy can also give out such a reaction. Ultrasound will help confirm or refute your doubts. If suddenly the egg began its development in the fallopian tube, and not inside the reproductive organ, doctors decide to remove this egg, sometimes even together with the fallopian tube. carried out by a doctor, will allow you to choose the best option surgical intervention.

So, if all options are excluded, but still the pregnancy test is positive, but there is no pregnancy - what could it be? Too early in pregnancy, not all tests give the correct result. You may need an ultrasound. Remember that not all offices are equipped with modern devices, which means that it is sometimes impossible to see a fertilized egg. And the test can determine the presence of pregnancy about ten days after intercourse. If you doubt the results of your own research, it is worth donating blood to clarify the fact of conception.

Psychological aspect

Why is there no pregnancy, but the test is positive? Psychological condition women can also give such a reaction. In medical practice, there are such cases when a woman sees a second strip where it does not exist, or it seems to a girl that she is, but she is not so bright.

Medications

Reception can also give false positive result. Therefore, you should stop taking these funds and after 12-15 days the reaction on the test will be correct. Such drugs are prescribed for delayed puberty or infertility with anovulation.

If you doubt the reliability of the test, then in any gynecological clinic or in a laboratory designed for testing, you can have a venous blood test, the accuracy of which is many times higher than that of a urine test. The turnaround time for analysis is one to two days.

Many feel the birth of a new life within themselves intuitively. Notice changes in behavior and emotional background, but they are in no hurry to conduct the test, since for the correct result it is necessary to wait certain time. After all, the level of hCG rises daily after successful fertilization, and the next delay, the result will be much more accurate than the previous one.

In any case, if there is no pregnancy, and the test is positive, consult a gynecologist. Sometimes the doctor will suggest doing an in-cab test to make sure you followed the instructions correctly. It happens that women are surprised at the sudden opposite result, then the specialist will tell you where the mistake was made, so that in next time everything was done right.

A little about tests

Test strips are the cheapest type of pregnancy test. The inconvenience lies in the fact that it is necessary to collect urine in a container, and the accuracy of the test is not too high. In this case, urine should be only morning due to the slight sensitivity of litmus.

Tablet tests also require urine collection. But at the same time they do not need to be loaded. The kit comes with a special disposable pipette. These tests are much more sensitive and can detect pregnancy even in the early stages.

Inkjet is the third generation of pregnancy tests. They are easy to use and their results are accurate. The result is correctly determined even if the level of hCG is slightly elevated. However, the price of these devices is much higher than all the others.

They are 99% accurate. The result here appears as a "plus" if fertilization has occurred, or a "minus" if pregnancy has not occurred. The result will be displayed a day after the event. It is worth remembering that all types of tests are one-time, and their reuse is unacceptable. Electronic options- not an exception.

Conclusion

If there is no pregnancy, and the test is positive, but you feel that you did something wrong, or you feel changes, but you are not sure about the fact of conception, it is better to ask a gynecologist for help to accurately explain the instructions, take all the tests and go through research to exclude fact ectopic pregnancy. Check the health of your sexual partner. After all, the reasons for failure can be very different. Joint research with a spouse will increase the chances of rapid conception and the probability of being born healthy child. Almost all problems with this issue are solved thanks to modern development medicine and a competent approach of a specialist.

They say that women's intuition must be listened to. But don't always trust her. If a woman is almost sure that she became pregnant in the last menstrual cycle, then, undoubtedly, it is advisable to make a test and pass all necessary research to find out if this is true. However, in practice it happens that the test does not show pregnancy, and it is not at all excluded that intuition in this case turned out to be female suspiciousness.

Whether you are afraid of getting pregnant or passionate about it - any of these feelings in any case can affect female state. If there are still no planned regular periods, and the test still does not show pregnancy, then there is even more to think about.

In what cases the test does not show pregnancy: reasons

So, thousands of women turn to search engines with the question of whether it happens that the test does not show pregnancy. And we will answer this question for you right away: yes, it happens, and even quite often - much more often than vice versa, when the test shows a non-existent pregnancy. But why this happens is not so easy to find out. The reasons are very different.

All home tests are built and work on the same principle: they contain a reagent that reacts with specific hormone- HCG ( chorionic gonadotropin person). If a woman is healthy, then normally in her body there may be very a small amount HCG. The level of this hormone begins to increase rapidly only after the onset of conception, because the future embryo actively produces it.

In the first days after conception, the concentration of the hCG hormone doubles every two days. At first, it rises in the woman's blood, and after a few days it becomes quite high in the urine. The test is able to determine the presence of the hormone hCG in the urine of a woman after about two weeks from the moment of fertilization.

Considering that ovulation in most cases occurs approximately in the middle of the cycle, it makes no sense to carry out the test earlier than after the onset of the delay: by this time it will be possible to determine the presence or absence of pregnancy using this home method. Doctors urge women to do testing only 2-3 days late or even later. And at the same time they warn: all previous studies may be unreliable.

However, a pregnancy test before a delay in practice conducts great amount women. And he actually often shows a truthful result. And we've become so accustomed to this that we consider early testing to be the norm. Meanwhile, even in the instructions for the most highly sensitive tests, which can be performed even before the delay and at any time of the day, it is recommended to do the test only after the delay. Otherwise, the abstract warns, the reliability of the results is significantly reduced.

If the test does not show pregnancy before the delay, then this reason should be suspected in the first place: testing too early. Add to that the probability late ovulation in the last cycle, and it is better not to panic prematurely. Wait for periods, and in case of their absence, repeat testing for 2-3 days of delay, and then again a week later.

Why the test does not show pregnancy, but there are signs

The closer to the expected start of menstruation, the more sick, the mood changes more often and the nervousness becomes stronger. The list of sensations that a woman can experience in the first days after conception is very large. But it should be recognized that all of them with the same degree of probability can be premenstrual syndrome. Reproductionists very often observe a picture when women trying to get pregnant look for mythical early signs of pregnancy in almost every cycle and conduct many tests. There is even the concept of “false pregnancy”, when, due to the psychological attitude, a delay actually occurs. In a similar way girls also behave, whose plans do not include getting pregnant at all: because of fear, they are able to see signs where there are none.

Dear ladies, in any case, you should put emotions aside and assess the situation as objectively as possible: nausea, dizziness, irritability and drowsiness can have thousands of other reasons that are completely unrelated to pregnancy. It is better never to set yourself up for any particular result and not to do hasty conclusions. In a word, the signs of pregnancy may not turn out to be such at all - keep this in mind. In addition, today more and more women experience hormonal disruptions, which can lead to the slightest stress.

However, the more days the delay lasts, the more suspicion turns into certainty. Only one thing is confusing: although there are no periods, the test still does not show pregnancy.

Always remember that pregnancy in reality may not be, no matter how much you are sure of it. Hormonal disruptions in women happen quite often, the menstrual cycle may well go astray and move forward several days, and there are a number of reasons for this - from illness to changes in weather or climate.

But, of course, even with a repeated test, which showed a negative result, pregnancy can be.

Test results showing no presence an existing pregnancy are called false negatives. The instructions for any test, as a rule, indicate in which cases and for what reasons the test may not show a pregnancy that actually exists. Most often these reasons are:

• Too much early testing (which we have already discussed above): the level of hCG in the urine is not yet high enough to be determined by the test reagent.
• Violation of testing rules. Each package contains a simple, clear, detailed step-by-step instruction how to test properly. If this is a strip, then it must be immersed in urine strictly up to the indicated mark. If the cassette says to apply 3 drops to the display, then do just that. In addition, the urine collection container must be sterile, the test results should be read after and no later than the time specified in the instructions.
• Poor quality test. Despite, and perhaps even due to the presence in pharmacies of a huge number of tests from various companies, not all of them are of the same quality. And the price here may not always be an indicator of quality. Girls often share their experience that it was the simplest cheap test that showed the first pregnancy, while the “fancy” one was wrong. Also, be aware that the test may have been mishandled and always check the expiration date.
• "Diluted" urine. To maximize the reliability of the result obtained during testing, it is best to diagnose using the first portion of morning urine. It is considered the most concentrated (unless you have been drinking all night and have not gone to the toilet in a small way without getting tired), which means that it may contain the most hCG hormone. In this regard, also consider that taking diuretics and eating foods / drinks that have a diuretic effect can affect the result of the test: it may not detect the hCG hormone in very “diluted” urine.
• Late ovulation in the last menstrual cycle or late implantation of a fertilized egg. If the egg matured later than expected, or after fertilization, it got to the uterus longer than usual, then due to its late implantation, hCG will begin to be actively produced a little later - and the test, accordingly, will be able to show pregnancy later.
• Diseases of the heart or kidneys. In some diseases of the cardiovascular or urinary systems, the hCG hormone is not produced in sufficient quantities or is not able to penetrate into the urine, which causes a false negative result. If you have chronic pyelonephritis, or you have recently been seriously ill, then it is likely that the test will not show pregnancy.
• Violations during pregnancy, in which an insufficient amount of the hCG hormone is produced, which is why the "test" does not see pregnancy. It can be an ectopic, missed pregnancy, abnormalities in the development of the fetus. Low level HCG is observed with the threat of miscarriage.

We would like to draw your attention to the fact that most often the reasons that the test does not show pregnancy, when there are both signs and a delay, are quite harmless. Just the process of ovulation and implantation gestational sac in each individual case may have its own characteristics.

The last reason we talked about is the start abnormal pregnancy- occurs much less frequently. However, this possibility must be ruled out. Therefore, in the absence of menstruation on time, even if the test does not show pregnancy, it is recommended to visit a gynecologist. Perhaps he will refer you to a blood test for hCG or an ultrasound, which will allow you to find a more accurate answer to your question.

How long can a test not show pregnancy

The modern woman is no longer satisfied with such a " early diagnosis”, when she finds out about pregnancy even before the appearance of a visible tummy. Today, without exception, everyone wants an answer to exciting question a few more of her before the delay. That is why they start conducting pregnancy tests too early. There are frequent cases when, before the appearance of true two stripes, a woman manages to conduct about a dozen tests, or even more.

We urge you not to force things yet, and for this reason: in some cases, the test may not show pregnancy for a very long time. A few weeks (from one to three) is an average. But in individual cases it's about months! At the same time, a baby develops safely in the womb of a woman, so carefully hiding her existence from her mother. Moreover, occasionally even hCG and ultrasound are not able to discern a pregnancy in the first weeks of its development, despite the fact that there are no pathologies.

You can never rely only on test results, even if they showed the result you expected the first time. Only gynecological examination and further examinations may put a definitive dot or ellipsis followed by "to be continued". And therefore, it simply does not make sense to deliberately set yourself up for some specific result: unnecessary worries do not solve anything, and in the event of a pregnancy, they are also not safe.

Especially for - Elena Semenova