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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 ?

Q: 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 ?

: It can happen. You got your period and no blood hCG, so you're not pregnant.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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It can happen. You got your period and no blood hCG, so you're not pregnant.

Dr Diggin agreed

Answered 4/3/2022

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A member 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 ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Diggin agreed

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