Is it possible for a girl to think that she is pregnant and not be?

@kylanie (1205)
United States
October 8, 2009 11:13pm CST
As I stated before I thought my daughter was pregnant and she came yp this past weekend and I had her take 2 test and come to find out that both test said that she was not pregnant and she keeps on telling me mom you know I am pregnant and me and my husband was talking about it and we was wondering if it was possible I mean she is not showing any signs she took 4 test 3 was negative and 1 did not say anything and she said she took 2 before this one and they both was posotive I guess I am just confused and wanted a unbious opinion?
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@chiepao (714)
• Philippines
9 Oct 09
There's a more accurate way than urine testing or pregnancy tests. Try consulting an ob and ask if your daughter can take the blood test to detect if she's really pregnant or not. Sometimes, over presumption on being pregnant would really lead to disappointment. Maybe your daughter and her husband really wants to have a baby?
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@kylanie (1205)
• United States
9 Oct 09
my daughter is 17
• United States
9 Oct 09
Actually it is very possible for a woman to believe she is pregnant and not be... The human mind is an amazing thing that we know so little about but the expression mind over matter comes to mind now... If she believes she is pregnant enough her body will respond by showing known symptoms of pregnancy. Morning sickness, the whole nine yards... As far as home pregnancy tests they are more likely to give a false negative than a false positive however if she has taken 4 tests and 3 of them said false it is possible they were all correct... It is also possible that it could have miscarried before you gave her the tests you did with her and there is no guarantee it had not already miscarried on the tests she took herself! If she took it and had been pregnant the horomones would have been present in her system and would have produced a positive despite the pregnancy not taking. The only true test is a blood test which would need to be administered by her doctor... I truly hope that helped!
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@kylanie (1205)
• United States
5 Nov 09
just wanted to say it helped and you was right the blood test showed she was not pregnant
@maximax8 (31046)
• United Kingdom
10 Oct 09
I have heard that if a lady gets a negative pregnancy test it can be wrong and she is really pregnant. If a lady had a positive test she is pregnant. Sometimes a lady just knows she is pregnant. I think that your 17 year old daughter wishes she was pregnant. I think that in a few months time you will notice if she gets a bump. Good luck.
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@happy6162 (3001)
• United States
10 Oct 09
A home pregnant is not always accurate so your daughter needs to go to a doctor and have a blood test. The doctor will get the results and then all of you will know for sure if she is really pregnant.
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10 Oct 09
the only thing that can prove if someone is pregnant is through pregnancy test but assuring the you do it properly. if the test said that is negative then its negative or better see a gynecologist.
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• United States
9 Oct 09
Are you joking i could fil a novel with the amount of women that thought i got them pregnant. I find it funny because i was fixed years ago. which is why i can relate to this a little. Sometimes its all in the head but you really cant trust take home tests either. Only a doctor can truly tell you if she is.
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@vivasuzi (4127)
• United States
9 Oct 09
All you have to do is take her to a Doctor to find out. You shouldn't be guessing. Those tests could easily be wrong as they aren't 100% always accurate. The doctor will tell you in no time flat.
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@sid556 (30959)
• United States
9 Oct 09
Yes, it can happen and especially if she is not very far along. Those home pregnancy tests can come up negative when a person is really pregnant. What is more unlikely to happen is to get a positive reading when one is not pregnant. I would suggest that your daughter go see a doctor for a more accurate reading since she is getting mixed readings.
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@ketybhagat (4123)
• India
9 Oct 09
Its very possible for a woman to feel she is pregnant is she has skipped her periods for any reason. The best thing is to get her tested properly . I understand that you took many tests and that they turned negative. I think she is just scared on missing her periods and the best thing to do is to go to the root cause of why she has missed her periods if she is not pregnant. A doctor will be able to advise you properly. Good luck.
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• United States
9 Oct 09
All sorts of women think they are pregnant and then turn out not being even after taking numerous tests. My best advice would to go see your family doctor and get a blood test, that is the best way to determine if she is pregnant or not. Most people know their bodies and most women can tell when they are pregnant but there are also times when they are wrong....just tell her to visit a doctor to know for sure.
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