After getting an answer here i took a test like directed and it was negative. i am about 5 days late. r hpt accurate? it was first response test.

Yes: Home pregnancy tests are very accurate: they will usually detect pregnancy within 6 days. I would recommend a second test in about a week, and if still negative, then you have skipped a period, and your next one is likely to be a little stronger and longer than usual.

Trust the test: If you are late for your period then the test is most likely accurate. If you doubt the result you can repeat it in 1-2 days. If you were pregnant the hormone level would rise enough for detection by then. There are lots of reasons for late periods. A visit to your friendly obgyn is the next step.

Agree w Dr. Erdman : ; livingston. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems. #1 reason is pregnancy.