When testing at home, it should be understood that only a doctor can give the most reliable result. Despite all test manufacturers claim that their systems are 100% accurate, there is always a risk of error. Therefore, if a woman sees a faint line on two tests in a row, it is imperative to contact a specialist.
Most likely, the doctor, after examination on the gynecological chair, will offer the woman the following research options:
• Donating blood for hCG. It is known that after the onset of pregnancy, hCG in the blood can be detected much earlier than in the urine. Therefore, a blood test, even in the early stages of pregnancy, will provide correct data on the condition of the woman. A blood test will be 100% informative already on the first day of a missed period. By the level of hCG in the blood, one can make an assumption about how long a woman is. Blood sampling is carried out on an empty stomach in the morning.
• Ultrasound. A doctor can detect a fetal egg using a transvaginal ultrasound examination on the 5th-6th day of a delay in menstruation. In a transabdominal way, that is, through the stomach, it will be possible to diagnose pregnancy from 7-8 weeks of intrauterine life of the embryo. As a rule, at such early stages, ultrasound is performed if it is suspected that the fetal egg is fixed in the wrong place, that is, an ectopic pregnancy has occurred.
• Examination on a gynecological chair. By examination, the doctor can diagnose a pregnancy that occurred no earlier than 4 weeks ago. During a vaginal examination, the doctor will find a bloodshot cervix and a somewhat elongated vaginal fornix. The uterus itself will be enlarged.
• In the absence of pregnancy and the presence of pathologies, the doctor, if necessary, will refer the woman for a consultation with other specialists.
So, when getting an unclear pregnancy test result, the first step for a woman should be to buy a new device and re-test. If the strip on the test is again pale, then you need to consult a gynecologist.
The information is for informational purposes only and cannot be used for self-diagnosis and treatment. Always consult with a specialized doctor!