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Is Breast Tenderness An Early Sign Of Pregnancy?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Nov 2016
Question: I was suppose to have my period yesterday and I took a pregnancy test and I have sore breast

I have sore breast and suppose yo have my period today but there no signs
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Answered by Dr. Michelle Gibson James (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
if the test was done too early ,would not pick up HCG hormone

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Soreness of the breast can occur in pregnancy though it can also be seen just before and during a period as well.

Pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone . This hormone is usually detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception though some tests may detect it slightly sooner.

IF a test is done too early then it can be falsely negative.

If this is the case for you, then you should repeat it in a few days, when this time period has passed.

When at least 2 weeks have passed, it can be redone.

If the test was done at the appropriate time then it is truly negative.

If the test is truly negative and the period remains delayed then the other causes of delayed period would need to be considered.

Summary: (1) pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone , this is not detectable till day 11 to 14 after conception
(2)may need to repeat the test if it was done too early

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Breast Tenderness An Early Sign Of Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: if the test was done too early ,would not pick up HCG hormone Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Soreness of the breast can occur in pregnancy though it can also be seen just before and during a period as well. Pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone . This hormone is usually detectable by day 11 to 14 after conception though some tests may detect it slightly sooner. IF a test is done too early then it can be falsely negative. If this is the case for you, then you should repeat it in a few days, when this time period has passed. When at least 2 weeks have passed, it can be redone. If the test was done at the appropriate time then it is truly negative. If the test is truly negative and the period remains delayed then the other causes of delayed period would need to be considered. Summary: (1) pregnancy tests detect the HCG hormone , this is not detectable till day 11 to 14 after conception (2)may need to repeat the test if it was done too early I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions