When a fertilized egg is fixed outside the genital organ, a pregnancy test will be negative if it is carried out shortly before the delay. When tested after a few days, the results may be positive, but in doubt, because with a clear control strip, the second one will be faintly colored or even barely noticeable.
Using the test in the future will also not give convincing results, since the second strip will still differ in color saturation from the control. This is due to the fact that the level of hCG in the body grows very slowly.
With such a home diagnosis, attention should be paid to the sensitivity of the test itself. Usually, the mMe range number is indicated on the packaging, and the lower it is, the more accurate the results. You also need to remember that attempts to detect pregnancy using tests at an early stage often give false positive answers. Therefore, it is better to wait for a delay in menstruation, and only then carry out diagnostics.
Here's what you need to know when trying to determine an ectopic pregnancy at home:
• Even with positive results, the second line is unclear or barely noticeable.
• Using the test, an ectopic pregnancy can only be suspected, and it is possible to find out the exact diagnosis after an examination by a gynecologist.
• As the time increases, the test strip becomes brighter, but still remains undersaturated compared to the control.
• A negative test result is possible even if your period is late and if you have all the main symptoms of pregnancy.
• Alternating positive and negative responses.
Electronic pregnancy tests.
Electronic tests also cannot boast of accurate detection of ectopic pregnancy. In pharmacies, in addition to standard inexpensive test flats, electronic devices are also sold. When using them, you need to be especially vigilant, because usually, even with an ectopic pregnancy, they show clear results, indicating the emergence of a new life. Therefore, if there is a suspicion that the fertilized egg is not in the uterus, it is better to buy an electronic test, which provides for determining the exact date.
Thus, with the help of this device, it will be possible to verify that the level of chorionic gonadotropin does not correspond to the gestational age in weeks.