Not So Clear...

Updated on October 27, 2009
J.L. asks from Potterville, MI
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Okay, so I am almost 2 weeks late for my period. My son is almost 6 months old and I had my first period last month and so far it hasn't came this month. I took a pregnancy test, a +/- Clearblue easy test. Now one these test when it's negative there are three horizontal lines and when it's positive there are three horizontal lines and three vertical lines. I got three horizontal lines and one vertical line...what does that mean?

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Thank you everyone for the advice. I took a different pregnancy test today and it was positive! Thanks again!

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K.U.

answers from Kalamazoo on

I would say you are prego! I heard once that even a faint line of the "positive" sign means you are pregnant. Because if you weren't pregnant, the hormone wouldn't be there at all that makes that line show up.
Good luck!

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M.A.

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I would buy another test and retest yourself. Stick with ones that are definite saying Pregnant or Not Pregnant, and use 1st morning urine.

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E.M.

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Hi J.,
Your body is probably still trying to sort itself out after your pregnancy. Getting your periods on a schedule can be tricky because of your hormone levels adjusting. (Unless you get back on birth control right away) Personally I would sit tight for a bit and if you're super concerned call your OB.

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H.B.

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Read the box for the instructions or call the manufacturer. Also make a doctor's appt to discuss these issues. You need to talk to someone in a more mature manner, as u aren't clear about what method of birth control is good for you.

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M.W.

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I'd wait a week and do another one. It might be a goofy test, or you might be pregnant but not have enough hormone to make it clear... If the next one is off as well, go to the doctor's and get blood drawn and then you'll KNOW for sure. Sorry, I know this is probably stressful.

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J.L.

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I also think it means your pregnant. I read your prior post, also, about the confusing tests. I would definetely go see your doc.

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A.H.

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This could be normal as your body takes time to adjust, but the best way is to get into your doctor and get a blood test.

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L.S.

answers from Grand Rapids on

I thought the +/- had just that a plus or minus. I'd take a different test as it could have just been a bad test. Or maybe you are pregnant.

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J.M.

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Call the 1-800 number they may sent you a replacement.

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S.M.

answers from Saginaw on

It's likely that you are pregnant and the hormone levels for the test are too low to highlight all 3 vertical lines. The fact that one line showed up says that you have some hormone in your urine. Good luck.

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A.I.

answers from Lansing on

hey janny what i just read on it was a plus sign yes a minus sign no if you got something other then that try again with something eles

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K.D.

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I would take a different test. If the directions don't address that then I would try again. I am leaning towards you are possibly pregnant.

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D.M.

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Probably positive, your just very early in your pregnancy so your HCG level is very low. Try another brand next week. Crossing my fingers for you!

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J.H.

answers from Detroit on

When i was trying to conceive, I would always buy the VERY easy ones to read. Pregnant Or Not Pregnant! ;-) I did purchase one of the 1 line if your not pregnant and 2 lines if you are! TOO CONFUSING!!!!!

Stick with the ones that display the words! :-)

J

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