How long until hCG will show up on a pregnancy test?

Question

I stopped taking the pill at the beginning of this year and have had normal periods...every 28 days. For the last couple of days I have been really tired, bloated, and having headaches and slight cramps...like I was PMSing. I was SUPPOSED to start my period on Saturday, but haven't. Yesterday afternoon I took a HPT and it was negative. Could I be pregnant, but not show a positive reading yet?

Answer 1

If you have a negative HPT 2 days after you missed your period then either of these happened:

1. You miscalculated when you ovulated and when you expect your period.

2. You are pregnant but implantation could have taken longer than expected.

3. You did not ovulate at all and that's why your period did not come.

Answer 2

Take another test in week's time. maybe you took the first one too early. first urine in the morning is the best where hcg levels are high. since your period's regular/if you had intercourse around a week before or after your period, very likely you are pregg. Good luck!

Answer 3

Just remember false negatives are common...rarely will you see a false positive. You sure do sound pregnant. I have never been more uncomfortable than the first trimester and the last weeks of being pregnant. i didn't know bloating could be that awful. Good luck

Answer 4

dont get discouraged.....I didnt get a positive until i was 9 weeks along with this baby!! :( And Im telling you...I tested EVERY single day!!!! I bought bulk strips offline..

Answer 5

Im 12 days late for my period and still getting negative test so i went to the dr to get blood work done. . . i will find out in 2-3 days if i am. . . i heard people say that HPT never showed positive for them even when 9 months pregnant. . . wait till your a week late and see your OBGYN

Answer 6

It could be a little early.  Your levels will double every day if you are pregnant.  Wait a day or two and test again.  If negative then make a doc appt.  Good luck!