Question 1

can a low grade fever of 99-99.8 for a week be a symptom of early pregnancy? my period isn't due for a few days & otc pregnancy tests are negative?

Accepted Answer

Ovulation: If you are taking your temperature first thing in the morning, a slight increase in your basal body temperature after day 14-16 of your cycle indicates ovulation. You may or may not have conceived.

Question 2

do early pregnancy tests work?

Accepted Answer

Yes they do: Urine pregnancy tests are not quite as sensative as the blood test is but after a certain gestational age accurate as well.

Question 3

i've been having early pregnancy symptoms.. took two home pregnancy tests.. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Did you miss period?: Did you miss a period? If you did pregnancy test more than 5 days after a missed period, did the test correctly and it was negative, you are unlikely to be pregnant. You may see your doctor for a blood test that is more sensitive. Or you may repeat the home test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 4

why does mirena (levonorgestrel) give me all the signs of early pregnancy but the home pregnancy tests are negative?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a Progesterone only method of birth control and therefore like all hormonal contraceptives, it has side effects. Some side effects include bloating, breast tenderneess, spotting. However, no birth control method is a hundred percent effective. It is possible to concieve with an iud. I.

Question 5

is it normal to have early pregnancy symptoms while using mirena (levonorgestrel)?  i have taken 3 home pregnancy tests and they were all negative.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Mirena (levonorgestrel) should not cause pregnancy like symptoms. The fact that you have negative pregnancy tests is also reassuring that you are not pregnant.

Question 6

at 9 dpo i had a tiny streak of blood and then nothing since.i've taken early pregnancy tests and all negative.i'm 11dpo now.was it too early to test?

Accepted Answer

Yes, too early: Conception, as defined by the generation of a fertilized ovum, occurs within day or so of the sex. However, it takes about two weeks for the embryo to make enough HCG to produce a positive pregnancy test. Blood test may be done a day after a missed period. Home pregnancy tests should be done 4-5 days after the missed period. If the result is negative repeat the test in 4-5 days. Use first morning urine and follow instructions for the test carefully.

Question 7

been having severe early pregnancy symptoms, especially morning sickness.. took two home pregnancy tests, day of expected period both -. what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Repeat test: You may have tested too early. You may take a blood test for HCG that is generally positive one day after a missed period. Or you may repeat the home test in 5-7 days. Use first morning urine and follow the instructions for the test carefully.
If you do not wish to be pregnant, use contraception all the time, every time. You may consider implanted contraceptive, or IUD. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 8

hello dr. richmond. i'm concerned that i may be pregnant. i'm 3 weeks late for my period but i've taken 2 home pregnancy tests that were both negative. i've noticed some early pregnancy symptoms but i'm worried that i could be making them up in my head. d

Accepted Answer

Not pregnant: There r a lot of things that can cause a delayed period but with 2 negative pregnancy tests it is highly unlikely that u r pregnant.Stress alone can cause this as can weight changes,diet, exercise, medications,and illnesses like thyroid disease, diabetes/insulin resistance,PCOS,adrenal disorders, and pituitary problems.See your PCP or gynecologist for a full history, exam,and tests to know 4 sure.

Question 9

can you be 20 weeks pregnant with a faint line on multiple pregnancy tests? and then the next week new tests have a dark line? or would this indicate an early pregnancy

Accepted Answer

More likely: an early pregnancy rather than a 20 week.

Question 10

why do doctors say that pregnancy tests with conception indicator (shows roughly  how many weeks you are) aren't accurate?

Accepted Answer

They aren't: Because normal HCG levels vary too much to pin down dates except in a very wide range.

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Can a low grade fever of 99-99.8 for a week be a symptom of early pregnancy? my period isn't due for a few days & otc pregnancy tests are negative?

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Do early pregnancy tests work?

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I've been having early pregnancy symptoms.. took two home pregnancy tests.. what should i do?

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Why does mirena (levonorgestrel) give me all the signs of early pregnancy but the home pregnancy tests are negative?

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Is it normal to have early pregnancy symptoms while using mirena (levonorgestrel)? i have taken 3 home pregnancy tests and they were all negative.

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At 9 dpo i had a tiny streak of blood and then nothing since.i've taken early pregnancy tests and all negative.i'm 11dpo now.was it too early to test?

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Been having severe early pregnancy symptoms, especially morning sickness.. took two home pregnancy tests, day of expected period both -. what do i do?

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Hello dr. richmond. i'm concerned that i may be pregnant. i'm 3 weeks late for my period but i've taken 2 home pregnancy tests that were both negative. i've noticed some early pregnancy symptoms but i'm worried that i could be making them up in my head. d

A member asked:

Can you be 20 weeks pregnant with a faint line on multiple pregnancy tests? and then the next week new tests have a dark line? or would this indicate an early pregnancy

A member asked:

Why do doctors say that pregnancy tests with conception indicator (shows roughly how many weeks you are) aren't accurate?

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