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Re: HPT'S

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 29 Feb 2000 17:00:03 -0600 (CST)

At Mon, 28 Feb 2000, Alesha wrote: >
>Have a question. I took an hpt Sunday morning that was immediately very
>positive, the test line was darker than the reference line. The next
>morning at the same time I took another one(because it was a 2-pack) and
>the lines were much lighter, the test line was lighter than the
>reference line. Could that mean a decrease in the hcg hormone? I know
>need a blood test but would the decrease be probable?? Thanks

It means never repeat the test or you'll get confused and have to go on the internet to ask questions about it. :-)

Seriously, this is very common. My patients tell me about it all the time and I haven't seen it mean anything. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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