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A 24-year-old female asked:
Positive digital urine pregnancy test at home, went to doctor same day, got negative urine test, and less than 1 blood hcg, and empty ultrasound. got my period two days later. why was the digital test a false positive ? does this happen ?
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Dr. Theodore Davantzisanswered
Dentistry 42 years experience
It can happen. You got your period and no blood hCG, so you're not pregnant.
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