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Late and Worried?
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Symptoms of Pregnancy
Pregnancy Tests Available
Pregnancy Test FAQs
Why you might get a false negative pregnancy test
6 early signs of pregnancy
Are there any other early signs of pregnancy?
An important thing to remember about these symptoms…
Why am I late on my period but pregnancy test is negative?
Can you have early pregnancy symptoms but a negative test?
Can a pregnancy test be negative if you pee too much?
Can frequent urination happen before positive pregnancy test?

It’s important to make sure that you are pregnant. A missed period is the most common indication, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you are pregnant.

Many women wait until they miss a period to schedule a pregnancy test. However, a number of pregnancy symptoms show up before a missed period. Review the list of common pregnancy symptoms below, and if you think you might be pregnant, call us.

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Symptoms of Pregnancy

Nausea

Nausea (also known as morning sickness) is typically one of the first pregnancy symptoms you will experience. It is caused by increased estrogen and progesterone production in your body. If there is a chance you may be pregnant and you feel nauseous, experience dizzy spells during the day and/or find yourself throwing up on a regular basis, do not take over the counter or prescription medication until you have taken a pregnancy test.

Fatigue

The extra progesterone your body makes while pregnant will leave you feeling tired during the day. It also interferes with your sleep at night, making it hard to get a good night’s rest.

Changes in Eating Habits

Nearly all pregnant women notice a change in eating habits. Some women experience cravings for particular foods, others can no longer tolerate the smell of foods they used to love while still others experience a loss of appetite. In fact, many women experience all these changes throughout the first three months of pregnancy.

Frequent Urination and Constipation

Hormonal changes in the body will leave you feeling like you need to pee all the time even though you are not drinking more water than normal. At the same time, you are likely to have problems with constipation as the uterus hardens and puts pressure on your bladder.

Mood Swings

Many women experience mood swings even before they know they are pregnant. These mood swings have nothing to do with common pregnancy worries. They come about because your body is creating more estrogen and progesterone, two hormones that affect your moods and feelings.

Pregnancy Tests Available

Each pregnancy is different, and you may experience a couple severe symptoms, a few mild symptoms or off and on symptoms that leave you wondering if you are just imagining the changes your body and mind are undergoing. However, we encourage any woman who suspects she may be pregnant to take a pregnancy test for her own peace of mind.

First Coast Women’s Services provides free-of-charge pregnancy tests. Call one of our locations today to schedule a confidential appointment. You will receive the results of the pregnancy test during your appointment.

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Pregnancy Test FAQs

How accurate is the test?

Our tests are laboratory rated. They can detect the hCG pregnancy hormone as early as 7 days after conception or 21 to 24 days after the first day of your last period. The test is over 99% accurate.

Can I have a retest if my test is negative and my period doesn’t start?

Yes, you may be rescheduled for another test. The hCG hormone doubles every 2.2 days during the first three months of pregnancy.

Should I see a doctor if I have a second negative test and have not started my period?

If you have concerns about missed periods and your pregnancy test continues to be negative, you should see your health care provider for assessment. If you need resources for health care, First Coast Women’s Services can provide you referrals.

Let's kick this off with a question: how many at-home pregnancy tests have you taken in your life? (p.s. let us know your estimate in the comments below!)

We ask because back in 2018, Channelmums.com did a quick study and found that, on average, when a woman discovers she's pregnant she will buy 6 different pregnancy tests just to ensure she's truly expecting. And when you look at the numbers, it all makes sense. There are over 20 million pregnancy tests purchased in the US alone every year -- but only 4 million confirmed pregnancies. At $10 a pop (roughly) that starts to add up quickly! In fact, 1.68 billion dollarsworth of pregnancy tests are sold each year, globally.

And we get it! When you first see those two little lines indicating a positive pregnancy, you just want to make sure it's really true and not just a fluke. But false positives are pretty uncommon, even when taking an at-home test. Chances are, if you take a pregnancy test and it's positive, then you've got a bun in the oven.

However, that brings us to false negatives... which are a little less reliable. But that doesn't mean you need to take test after test after test to confirm. In fact, experts recommend that if you've missed a period but have a negative pregnancy test, then you should wait 1 week and take another test.

Why you might get a false negative pregnancy test

At-home pregnancy tests are looking for a hormone called human chorionic gonadotropin (or hCG for short) present in your urine. This hormone is produced shortly after an embryo has attached itself to your uterine wall, as hCG levels start building up in the body after that point. However, this doesn't happen right from the moment of conception. It can take anywhere from 6 to12 days on average for the embryo to attach and for hCG to be detectable through home tests. This is why after your first negative test it's recommended that you take a second test a week later. But we also know that it's hard to wait!

So, in lieu of you going out and buying a basketful of pregnancy tests, we wanted to go over the most common early signs and symptoms of pregnancy that might pop up before a positive pregnancy test, so you know exactly what to look out for.

6 early signs of pregnancy

Spotting or light bleeding and cramping is actually one of the earliest signs of pregnancy. This can feel counterintuitive as this is likely how your period starts, too. This light bleeding and cramping is actually caused by the embryo implanting into your uterine wall. As we mentioned, this happens 6-12 days after your egg has been fertilized, so you may notice the spotting and cramping slightly earlier than your typical period symptoms.
Tiredness and fatigue are common symptoms throughout pregnancy, but they can be experienced as early as the first week after conception. As soon as that egg is fertilized your body sets off to work and your nutrition and energy demands increase, which can leave you feeling more depleted than usual.
Breast changes are fairly common as an early pregnancy symptom, but breast tenderness can also happen right before your period starts. In both cases, it's due to increasing reproductive hormones that cause an increase in blood flow - causing slight enlargement and tenderness in soft tissues. If you are pregnant, your breasts might also feel fuller, heavier, and more sensitive overall. This usually happens 1-2 weeks after conception.
Morning sickness is not always experienced, but 25% of women indicated that nausea was their first symptom of pregnancy. Although the cause of morning sickness and nausea is not fully understood, it's thought to be closely linked to rising levels of hCG, which actually peak around week 9. So, you may not notice this in the very early days, but some women do experience nausea as early as 2 weeks after conception.
Headaches and mood swings can also pop up pretty early on, all thanks to the drastic change in hormones that your body is undergoing. We all have moodier days and stress-induced headaches, but if you notice you're much more irritable or uncomfortable than usual, it could be a sign of a growing baby.
A missed period is of course the most obvious early sign of pregnancy, and nearly 1 in 3 women reported a missed period as their first symptom. Exactly when a missed period occurs will vary from person to person as it depends on your typical menstrual cycles - but it can be anywhere from 1-3 weeks after conception.

Are there any other early signs of pregnancy?

Of course! Every woman and every body is different. Here are a few other early symptoms you may experience:

Frequent urination, especially at night, can also be an early indicator of pregnancy. This doesn't typically show up until about 6 weeks after conception as it's largely due to your expanding uterus starting to place pressure on your bladder, but it can also be caused by increased blood flow.
Back pain is a staple of pregnancy symptoms, and tends to be most common in the third trimester, but some women start experiencing back pain from the very start of pregnancy.
Food cravings or aversions in pregnancy aren't totally understood, but for the most part, we can point to hormones modifying both our sense of smell and taste, so you may also notice a change in your food preferences even in the early weeks.

An important thing to remember about these symptoms…

One thing we want to make clear is that you may experience all of these symptoms and not be pregnant. Or you may experience none of these symptoms and be pregnant. Our bodies - and the reproductive process they goes through - are incredibly complex and every woman is different.

If you've missed your period but have a negative result on your pregnancy test, it's advised that you wait one week and take another test. If your second test comes back negative but you still haven't gotten your period, then it's advised for you to go to your doctor for a blood test which can be more definitive. At the end of the day, staying in tune with your body and what it's telling you is always a good practice, and will benefit you whenever that positive pregnancy result does come through.

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Why am I late on my period but pregnancy test is negative?

The most common reason for a false negative is that you took the test too early.1 Even if your period is late according to your typical cycle, you might have ovulated later in the month. It's not uncommon to occasionally have an off or irregular cycle.

Can you have early pregnancy symptoms but a negative test?

You have signs and symptoms of pregnancy—fatigue, cravings, and maybe even nausea. But then, your period arrives or your pregnancy test is negative. What does it all mean? It's not uncommon to experience pregnancy symptoms in the absence of a positive test.

Can a pregnancy test be negative if you pee too much?

If you have too little, (if you took the test too early or diluted your urine), it won't be detected. If you have too much, (if you took the test too late), the test strip may not be able to bond to any of the molecules, possibly showing a negative result.

Can frequent urination happen before positive pregnancy test?

Frequent urination is common. Symptoms can start even earlier than your missed period, since the fertilized egg implants itself into the uterus and begins making the pregnancy hormone hCG, prompting you to run to the bathroom more often.

late period frequent urination negative pregnancy test