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Can Home Pregnancy Test Be False Negative?

I had the essure procedure on 02/28/2014, and have been having regular periods since. I did not use another form of birth control for 3 months post essure procedure, as my husband was away on military duty and /returned home a couple weeks before my 3 month timeframe. The first day of my last menstraul cycle was 05/27/14. I am now 4 days late and i took a home pregnancy test last night and it was negative. I have not had the HSG performed either so i am not sure if my tubes are fully blocked. Is it possible i could still be pregnant even though the home pregnancy test was negative.
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question.

I would like to reply as below:

1) Yes.

2) Home pregnancy test can show false positive results.

3) Get serum beta hCG blood test to confirm pregnancy if in doubt.

If you have any further queries, let me know so that I can help you much better.

Wish you good health.

Dr. Soumya
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Can Home Pregnancy Test Be False Negative?

Hi, Welcome to healthcare magic. I have read your question. I would like to reply as below: 1) Yes. 2) Home pregnancy test can show false positive results. 3) Get serum beta hCG blood test to confirm pregnancy if in doubt. If you have any further queries, let me know so that I can help you much better. Wish you good health. Dr. Soumya