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Dark Lines On Pregnancy Test May Relate To Double Pregnancy?
HI, I am now 7 weeks pregnant. I have a question that may sound stupid but I would like to tell you a little bit of history. I was taking ovulation tests. I can also feel when I am ovulating and can tell which side. At the time of conception I was ovulating on both sides at the same time. I was able to get a dark positive 6 days before my expected period or 10 days po. I am hopeful for twins and wondered if the darkness of the pregnancy test would an anyway relate to a double pregnancy. I ve had other children and have never gotten a dark positive I am a week or two over. My sister is also pregnant and due two weeks sooner than I am and we did an experiment and tested together when i was about 2 days over and she was 18 days over and my test showed up much darker than hers. Same brand and everything. Just hoping for the twinners but what s your thought?
Sat, 12 Jan 2013
Hello
Thanks for your query.
If you are absolutely sure that you were ovulating bilaterally around conception, yes chances of twinning are high.
ALso, you are right, a very dark line , that too, before your missed period, means that the B - HCG levels in your bloodstream are higher than normal.
One of the main reasons for a higher B - HCG is twinning, however to be sure, you need to consult a gynecologist and have an ultrasound.
I hope you were not taking any injections or medications that could cause raised HCG.
Take care.
Thanks for your query.
If you are absolutely sure that you were ovulating bilaterally around conception, yes chances of twinning are high.
ALso, you are right, a very dark line , that too, before your missed period, means that the B - HCG levels in your bloodstream are higher than normal.
One of the main reasons for a higher B - HCG is twinning, however to be sure, you need to consult a gynecologist and have an ultrasound.
I hope you were not taking any injections or medications that could cause raised HCG.
Take care.
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