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Question
Hello doctor,
Yesterday morning I had 4 pregnancy tests, 1 stick 1 line, 3 sticks 2 lines (1 bold line 1 faint line). There was bleeding after that day. There is little blood, not fishy, with sticky mucus and debris. So the doctor asked me if the pregnancy test showed 1 line and 2 lines with blood, is it pregnant? Is the blood above pregnancy or menstrual blood? Because bleeding is right at the time of menstruation. How many weeks pregnant, the test strip clearly shows 2 lines? Thank you doctor.
Kim Thoa (Hanoi)
Answer
Hello,
With the question “The pregnancy test shows 1 line and 2 lines with blood, is it pregnant?” , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
I am wanting to have a baby. However, the doctor is not sure if my menstrual cycle is regular. Pregnancy test is a simple and convenient way for women to check if they are pregnant at home. The principle of operation of the pregnancy test is to detect the concentration of the hormone hCG in the urine. Accordingly, when a woman is pregnant, especially in the early stages, the concentration of hCG hormone in the blood and urine will be higher than normal.
According to research results, the accuracy of using pregnancy test strips can reach 98% if you use them correctly. However, you should note that you should only use the test strip after 7-10 days from the time of sex to get the most accurate results. Pregnancy test results with bold lines may also indicate that you are pregnant, but because the pregnancy is small, the concentration of HCG hormone in the urine is not high, so the pregnancy test will show 1 dark line and 1 faint line.
Cases of ectopic pregnancy, ectopic pregnancy, or prolonged menstrual disorders,... also give pregnancy test results 1 bold line 1 faint line, these are extremely dangerous causes, need to be examined and Timely treatment to avoid complications.
If you still have questions about the pregnancy test strip showing 1 line and 2 lines with blood, you can go to the hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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Answered by Master, Doctor Trinh Thi Thanh Huyen - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital
