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Delayed Periods By 5 Days, Have Cramps. Test Negative. Pregnant?
I am 5 days late on my period and i took a pregnancy on my 3rd day of being late and it was negative. Could I still be pregnant? I am having cramps as if I was on my period or if I am going to start, but I have been having them for a couple days even before i was suppose to start my period.. I was wondering If I could still be pregnant?
Sat, 16 Mar 2013
Hello,
The urine pregnancy test can be negative in very early pregnancy.
Generally, after about 8-10 days of missing expected days of period, it comes positive.
So, you can still be pregnant.
So, repeat the test after about 1 week to confirm pregnancy, if you dont get periods till then.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Mrs. Sumeet Baheti
The urine pregnancy test can be negative in very early pregnancy.
Generally, after about 8-10 days of missing expected days of period, it comes positive.
So, you can still be pregnant.
So, repeat the test after about 1 week to confirm pregnancy, if you dont get periods till then.
Hope this helps.
Dr. Mrs. Sumeet Baheti
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