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Re: pregnancy-test is negative...too early?
From: Amanda,WOODY (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 11:29:39 -0400
I WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE A PERIOD ON THE 24 OF JUNE AND I DIDN'T I JUST
SPOTTED ONE DAY ON THE25TH AND THAT IS ALL I WENT TO THE DR. AND HAD BLOOD
WORK AND THERE WAS NOTHING SO I'M GOING TO A HIGH RISK DR. BECAUSE I LOST MY
2ND CHILD 2YRS. AGO AT STILLBORN DO YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION.
>----- Original Message -----
From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG <anonymous@obgyn.net>
To: Multiple recipients of list PREGNANCY-BIRTH
<pregnancy-birth@mail.medispecialty.com>
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: pregnancy-test is negative...too early?
> At Sun, 16 Jul 2000, A. wrote:
> >
> >My last period started June 17. We had intercourse on June 30 with no
> >protection. It is now July 16, and I have not gotten my period (which
> >is usually 28 days exactly). Pregnancy tests (urine, over the counter)
> >on July 10 and 14 were negative. I know the test on the 10th was too
> >early. I have had cramping and a pinkish tinge, but no period. What
> >are the chances we are pregnant? We are very anxious, when should we
> >test and have it be accurate?
> A.
>
> We usually say to test a first morning urine the day after you have
> missed a period. First morning urines are the most accurate as they are
> the most concentrated. Hope this helps
>
> --
> William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
> Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
> Private Practice
> New Orleans, La.
>
> *Please understand I can not respond to private emails.
>
> *These comments are for educational purposes only. They are
> not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
> health care provider. They are not intended to be the start
> of a physician-patient relationship.
>
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