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Will Weight Loss Medication Cause Any Effect On HPT?
I had tubal ligation over 3 years ago. I am two weeks late starting my period , took a home pregnancy test and got a positive result. I have been taking the weight loss supplement Lipo 6 hers black. Could this alter the test or is it possible I could really be pregnant ? Thank u so much !
.. Very worried
.. Very worried
Wed, 22 Oct 2014
Hello ma'am and welcome.
The weight loss supplement directly cannot cause this to happen, only if you are actually losing a large amount of weight can there be a hormonal imbalance that can very rarely cause a false-positive. But in my opinion, you should visit a hospital and schedule an ultrasound scan at the earliest as being 2 weeks late cannot be due to a hormonal imbalance. Ruling out an ectopic pregnancy will be wise.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
The weight loss supplement directly cannot cause this to happen, only if you are actually losing a large amount of weight can there be a hormonal imbalance that can very rarely cause a false-positive. But in my opinion, you should visit a hospital and schedule an ultrasound scan at the earliest as being 2 weeks late cannot be due to a hormonal imbalance. Ruling out an ectopic pregnancy will be wise.
Hope this helps.
Best wishes.
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