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Re: When should I test for pregnancy?

From: Riverbug (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 19 Feb 2003 17:24:52 -0600 (CST)


Hi All, Can I add a question to this? I have been perpetually disheartened by negative tests as well. Being not so wise, I just continue to test like a mad woman :-). Not only is it wreaking havok on my emotions, but on my checkbook as well. What I've run into and is really bothering me is the day after I should have expected a period, I tested. It came back clearly positive. I was so excited because I had felt pregnant for about a week already and couldn't wait for the test to confirm what I'd already thought. My hubby wanted me to retest to be sure, so we took another test the next day and it was totally negative. I still have all the symptoms and am loosing my mind. So... I can relate :-). Ever have any of this weird stuff happen to you?

At Wed, 20 Feb 2002, tera wrote: >
>Hi!
>
>I don't have a definitive answer for you. I am in the same position! It
>is VERY difficult to know when to test! The general rule I've heard for
>"normal" women is to test four days after your missed period. It's hard
>to know when to test when you have PCOS though because you don't get
>"normal" periods!
>
>My system: I usually wait two months without a period and then I call my
>doctor so that she can give me a prescription for a few days of Provera
>so that I can get a period (it is very important to get a period every
>2-3 months to shed our lining and to reduce the chances of uterine
>cancer). Before I start the Provera I take a pregnancy test either at
>home or I go to the doc and have one there just to make sure that the
>reason for my absence of menses is because of my PCOS not because of
>pregnancy! That is the system that I use to check for pregnancy! Hope
>this is helpful! God bless! I understand your frustration! Tera
>
>At Wed, 20 Feb 2002, Deborah wrote:
>>
>>My periods are incredibly sporadic, as can be expected with this dang
>>PCOS. I'm wondering if someone can give me some input as to when I
>>could test to see if I'm pregnant? Obviously, I don't know if I'm late
>>because of a pregnancy or because of the PCOS.
>>
>>Thanks in advance for your input!
>
>--
>Tera
>




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