2. Chemical Pregnancy
So, you see a faint line and then a few days later, you had your period? In this case, you probably experienced what others call chemical pregnancy.
The test result wasn’t false, you were indeed pregnant, but the pregnancy was not viable, leading to early pregnancy loss.
3. Exogenous hCG
Are you taking fertility medicines to induce ovulation? These medicines may contain hCG, and hence can result in a false positive result, showing as a faint line pregnancy test.
Other Factors to Consider
Besides the above-mentioned reasons for a faint line on a home test kit, reports say there are other factors that can give you a false positive result. These include:
- Blood or protein in the urine
- Human error in use and interpretation
- Ectopic production of hCG (possibly due to a tumor)
- Other drugs, such as aspirin and methadone
Your Next Steps
If you see a faint line on your pregnancy test, the best thing to do is head to your doctor. They can order an ultrasound scan to see the fetus and determine whether you’re really pregnant or if other factors have contributed to a false-positive result.
Learn more about Pregnancy Problems here.
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