False Positive?

Anyone ever get a false positive (especially on the clearblue easy digital test?)
Just curious, because 4 tests later, the rest are all negative for me. Very very bummed out

Re: False Positive?

I haven't experienced this, but just wanted to offer some hugs!

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I don't have any experience, but were all the tests you took clear blue easy digital tests?

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What were the brand of the other tests you took?s

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it's possible that you used diluted urine throughout the day.

Did u get the BFP with FMU? What kind of tests did you use? I would take another in the morning.

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Back in November I took 6 tests...3 digital and 3 line on a Friday night and they all came up positive. Then I decided to test the next day with FMU and the three tests that I took came up negative. So I decided to test again on Sunday and it came up negative again. I was very confused by this so I made an appointment with my doctor. He took a test and it came up negative and as soon as I left the office AF showed.

I came on here and explained what happened and a lot of the girls told me that it was probably a chemical pregnancy. I had no idea what that was so I looked it up:

What Is A Chemical Pregnancy?

A chemical pregnancy is the clinical term used for a very early miscarriage. In many cases, the positive pregnancy test was achieved before the woman’s period was due but a miscarrige occured before a heartbeat was able to be seen on an ultrasound.

With the ultra sensitive pregnancy tests on the market today, it is easier than ever to get a positive result 3 or 4 days before your period is due. It is wonderful for those who NEED to know, but does have it’s down side. Early testing shows chemical pregnancies which would not have been detected had the woman waited for her period to arrive.

Chemical pregnancies are unfortunately very common. 50 to 60% of first pregnancies end in miscarriage very early in pregnancy. Most occur without the woman even knowing that she was pregnant.

What Causes a Chemical Pregnancy?

Most chemical pregnancies are due to chromosomal problems in the developing fetus. Other possible causes are inadequate uterine lining, uterine abnormalities both congenital or acquired like fibroids, low hormone levels, luteal phase defect or certain infections.

How can I Prevent Chemical Pregnancies?

Most chemical pregnancies can not be prevented. If you have recurring chemical pregnancies, your doctor should be able to investigate and help you formulate a treatment which is best for you. Potential treatments include vitamin B6 (at least 50mg a day), progesterone cream, and baby asprin. Be sure to discuss potential treatments with your doctor.


I truly hope this is not the case for you but I wanted to share my story.

Re: False Positive?

Thanks everyone... to answer your questions, the positive test and then the first negative one were Clearblue digital (positive with FMU, negative in the afternoon after drinking a ton of water)
Then, 3 and 4 were First Response, with FMU today (well, does 2am count bc I couldn't sleep?!) and this afternoon.

This is our 10th month of TTC so I was really excited and hopeful after the BFP and now feeling so bummed out and upset after seeing all the negatives.

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With my first pregnancy, the Clearblue digital gave me a positive and a FRER gave me a negative, and I was definitely pregnant. Maybe test again with FMU, and hopefully you will get another BFP.