Question 1

im overweight, how does that effect the results of a pregnancy test, lmp was in july negative home test, been regular for years... thank you.. ?

Accepted Answer

No effect: Your weight should not effect the accuracy of a urine home pregnancy test which measures HCG which is produced by cells within the placental tissues of the conception. A blood test for serum beta HCG can give a more exact measurement of the pregnancy hormone level and can be followed over time to ensure an early pregnancy appears to be progressing properly until an ultrasound can be perfomed.

Question 2

does being overweight affects urine pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: While being overweight may be associated with lower fertility, the urine test itself should not be affected by weight. The test reacts to a hormone in urine that is produced in pregnancy.

Question 3

what should i do if i haven't gotten my period, but don't want to take a pregnancy test because i don't think i'm pregnant?? what else could cause this? being overweight?

Accepted Answer

Hormonal imbalance: If you did not have sex since your last period, you do not need to take a pregnancy test. 
Menstrual irregularities are not uncommon and anovulatory cycle is a common cause. If you miss more than two periods it would be time to see your doctor. If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time. You may consider implanted contraceptive or an IUD. 
Consult this site for more information on this topic.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/Pages/causes.aspx
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 4

can being overweight (286lbs) cause a woman to get a false negative on a home pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

No.: While obesity in women can increase estrogen levels, HCG is made only during pregnancy.  A pregnant obese female will have a positive test if she is pregnant!

Question 5

i missed my period for aroynd 2 ajd a half months..i conducted pregnancy test bit it is negative and i am overweight..what can i do to get my period i?

Accepted Answer

Birth control: Birth control is often used to regulate the menstrual cycle in those who are irregular. This will also help prevent teen  pregnancy. Consider seeing an Obgyn to help you.

Question 6

overweight, no period for 6 months now nipples are darker than normal.i have taken many pregnancy test an all say negative. what could it be goin on?

Accepted Answer

Need for evaluation: You may have endocrine disturbance as that can explain both ammenorrhea and nipple color change. It would be helpful to see your doctor for an evaluation. You may consult this site for information on menstrual irregularities.
http://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/menstruation/conditioninfo/pages/causes.aspx.

Question 7

i have pcos i have missed my periods for 7 days now i have back pain and stomach pain feel tired and feel overweight. i had pregnancy test its negative. is this symptoms of pregnancy ? if i am pregnant when should i take the test

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell: It can be hard to tell if a woman is pregnant because some of the symptoms seen in early pregnancy can also happen in non-pregnant women. A urine pregnancy test gives a reliable result if done correctly. One can test about 3 weeks after sex (3 weeks after when conception might have occurred), or 1 week after missing a period. An Ob-Gyn doctor can evaluate any persistent or worrisome symptoms.

Question 8

how much can antihistamines affect result of pregnancy test?

Accepted Answer

It does not: An anti-histaminic does not affect the results of a properly done pregnancy test.

Question 9

will having worms affect the result of a pregnancy test whether it's negative or positive?

Accepted Answer

No, having worms: Will not impact your HCG level. Testing should be fine.

Question 10

does decidual bleeding affect the result of a pregnancy test ?

Accepted Answer

No: If the hormones of pregnancy in the pee that turn the test positive are there it does not.

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Im overweight, how does that effect the results of a pregnancy test, lmp was in july negative home test, been regular for years... thank you.. ?

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Does being overweight affects urine pregnancy test?

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What should i do if i haven't gotten my period, but don't want to take a pregnancy test because i don't think i'm pregnant?? what else could cause this? being overweight?

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Can being overweight (286lbs) cause a woman to get a false negative on a home pregnancy test?

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I missed my period for aroynd 2 ajd a half months..i conducted pregnancy test bit it is negative and i am overweight..what can i do to get my period i?

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Overweight, no period for 6 months now nipples are darker than normal.i have taken many pregnancy test an all say negative. what could it be goin on?

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I have pcos i have missed my periods for 7 days now i have back pain and stomach pain feel tired and feel overweight. i had pregnancy test its negative. is this symptoms of pregnancy ? if i am pregnant when should i take the test

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How much can antihistamines affect result of pregnancy test?

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Will having worms affect the result of a pregnancy test whether it's negative or positive?

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Does decidual bleeding affect the result of a pregnancy test ?

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