Pregnancy question

Posted by jellymoon (326 days ago)

My cousin is 36 and "could" be pregnant. She has had a lighter than usual period but a negative pregnany test. Are HCG levels slower to show up in older mums, or does it make no difference to an early test?
Thanks!

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by FatGarfield (317 days ago)

Some people even during pregnancy don't have positive urine test. If she thinks she is pregnant and have negative test, the best option is to have a blood HCG to check the level.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by namaste (317 days ago)

Urine tests are 99% accurate when performed at the right time. Blood tests can detect HCG levels prior to urine tests.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by lifeisforliving (308 days ago)

HCG levels are not slower to show in older mums. When you are pregnant the urine pregnancy tests should show an immediate postive result - mine showed positive within seconds.... Good luck!

(I am based in Hong Kong)