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When Should I Consult A Doctor After Positive Pregnancy Test And Is The Faint Line In It Due To Some Weakness?
My wife got positive result in prega news test kit. There one pink line was faint. I want to ask what does it mean. Is there any weakness in body ? And wen we should consult to a doctor. Should we visit doc at once or we have wait for 3rd month of pregnancy. Pls help
Fri, 28 Mar 2014
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Urine pregnancy test kit measures beta hcg levels in the body.
This levels will gradually increase in early pregnancy.
So, faint line may be indicating low levels of beta hcg.
To confirm repeat the test after one week. Gynecologist should be consulted after confirming the pregnancy in first month itself.
Checkup in first month is mandatory to check general condition of the patient and to take necessary steps.
Your wife should start taking folic acid prophylaxis from now onwards.
Take care.
Thanks for the query.
Urine pregnancy test kit measures beta hcg levels in the body.
This levels will gradually increase in early pregnancy.
So, faint line may be indicating low levels of beta hcg.
To confirm repeat the test after one week. Gynecologist should be consulted after confirming the pregnancy in first month itself.
Checkup in first month is mandatory to check general condition of the patient and to take necessary steps.
Your wife should start taking folic acid prophylaxis from now onwards.
Take care.
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