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Negative Pregnancy Test Turned Positive After Several Hours – 4 Reasons Why
Taking a pregnancy test is relatively straight forward: you pee on a stick and then it shows you whether you are pregnant. But what if your pregnancy test results change in a matter of a few hours? What can cause that?
Spotting After Period Ended – Could I Be Pregnant?
Spotting After Period Ended - Could I Be Pregnant?
If you are experiencing spotting or light bleeding after your period- it may be something called implantation bleeding: a sign that you are pregnant.
“Instead of My Period I Have White Discharge” – 6 Reasons Why
"Instead of My Period I Have White Discharge" - 6 Reasons Why
A missed period, that seems to have been replaced by white discharge, can be a sign of pregnancy. However, there are also several other causes of this combination of pregnancy symptoms.
Can Twins Cause False Negative Pregnancy Test?
Receiving a negative result when you are trying to conceive can be frustrating. However, just because you received a negative pregnancy test result, it doesn't mean that you are not pregnant.
Evaporation Line vs Faint Positive – 3 Differences You Need to Know
Using a pregnancy test sounds simple at first: you just pee on it, wait a little while, read the results, and then Bob's your uncle, right? Unfortunately, with evaporation lines at play, interpreting your pregnancy test results can be a little more challenging than that.
When to Take a Pregnancy Test After Implant Removal
If you have been on the implant for a while, you may wonder, "When Can I Take a Pregnancy Test After the Implant is Removed" and receive a positive result? Perhaps you haven't been using the implant, but you would like to find out a little more before you do.
Positive Pregnancy Test Then Negative 2 Hours Later – 4 Reasons Why
When you are trying to conceive, the wait until you receive that positive pregnancy test result can feel like an eternity. When you finally do receive the positive results, it is certainly a joyous occasion- but what if, 2 hours after receiving the positive pregnancy test results you longed for- you receive a negative pregnancy test result? What does this mean? What causes it?
What Causes A Faint Positive Pregnancy Test then Negative Next Day? – 5 Reasons Why
What Causes A Faint Positive Pregnancy Test then Negative Next Day? - 5 Reasons Why
When you are trying to conceive, you may have many questions. Receiving a faint positive pregnancy test result one day, and then a negative pregnancy test result the next can make the conception process much more confusing.
7 Tips for Getting Pregnant After a Chemical Pregnancy
Tips for Getting Pregnant After Chemical Pregnancy
Chemical pregnancies are not spoken about often, but they should be. If you have been trying to conceive, losing a pregnancy early after receiving a positive pregnancy test can be heart breaking.
When Does BBT Drop If Not Pregnant? When Does It Rise? And More
When Does BBT Drop If Not Pregnant? When Does It Rise? And More
Basal body temperature is your body's lowest resting temperature. We are going to explore when your basal body temperature drops if you are not pregnant, when it rises, what factors can affect it and more.
What are the Signs of Successful Implantation?
Knowing whether or not implantation has successfully occured ultimately lets you know whether or not you are pregnant. But how do you know if implantation was successful? What are the signs of successful implantation? You can find out in this article!
How to Help Implantation – Top 7 Ways to Help Implantation
Implantation is often referred to as the beginning of pregnancy- and it is a vital step in the pregnancy process. You may be wondering "What can I do to support implantation?". Realistically, there isn't much that we can do to help implantation, but there a few things that some women swear by, and that some studies support, that you can do to possibly improve the chances of implantation.
Implantation Cramping – Everything You Need to Know
Implantation cramping happens during implantation process. But what is implantation? What causes implantation cramping? You can find out the answers to those questions and more within this article.
When Does Implantation Occur?
What Is Implantation and Why Is It Important?
When Does Implantation Happen?
How Many Days Does Implantation Take?
Implantation Bleeding – Everything You Need To Know
Implantation Bleeding - Everything You Need To Know
Implantation bleeding can be hard to recognise, and it is sometimes confused with menstrual bleeding. This article will discuss what implantation bleeding is, how to recognise it, how to tell the difference between your period and implantation bleeding and more.
How Long After Implantation Does hCG Rise?
If you are in the two-week wait, it can feel like eternity. You may wonder, "How long after implantation does hCG rise?" so that you can take an accurate pregnancy test. This question is answered in this article, as well as several others!
Creamy Discharge After Ovulation – Causes of Creamy Discharge & TTC
Creamy Discharge After Ovulation - Causes of Creamy Discharge & TTC
Throughout each stage of your menstrual cycle, your vaginal discharge changes. Cervical mucus changes can help you to identify which stage of your menstrual cycle you are in and give you an indicator of your reproductive health. This article "Creamy Discharge After Ovulation - Causes & TTC" covers:
Nausea During Ovulation – Is it Normal? Causes & Relief
Nausea During Ovulation - Is it Normal? Causes & Relief
For some women, ovulation can cause a whole bunch of symptoms, however, other women experience no ovulation symptoms at all! One of the symptoms of ovulation that some women experience is nausea. But is nausea during ovulation normal? What can cause nausea around ovulation time?
Do Breasts Hurt During Ovulation? 4 Causes of Breast Pain During Ovulation (TTC)
Do Breasts Hurt During Ovulation? 4 Causes of Breast Pain During Ovulation (TTC)
Breast tenderness is definitely a common complaint amongst women- particularly around the time when our menstrual periods start and our hormones are raging. But is breast pain a symptom of ovulation? Do breasts hurt during ovulation?
Do Evaporation Lines Disappear?
Do Evaporation Lines Disappear?
Evaporation lines refer to the faint, colourless line that appears after some time in a urine strip pregnancy test. People who are not familiar with these often misinterpret their pregnancy test results, thinking that their test is showing a positive test line and that they are pregnant.
So, do evaporation lines disappear? Find out here.
Ovulation Calculator & Calendar
Ovulation Calculators are a brilliant tool for anyone who is…
Does Plan B Work During Ovulation? And Other Forms of Emergency Contraception
Does Plan B Work During Ovulation? And Other Forms of Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraceptive pills are used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Of course, if you have taken a Plan B pill, you may wonder how effective it is and if it will definitely prevent pregnancy- particularly during ovulation. This article will dive into the effectiveness of Plan B and answer the question "Does Plan B work during Ovulation?"
What is an LH Surge? How do they relate to Ovulation? TTC
Every menstrual cycle, your body surges with a variety of different hormones. Many of us will have heard of the hormones, "estrogen" and "progesterone"- and will know that they play a vital role in our menstrual cycle and pregnancy. But, one of the less spoken about hormones is LH- the luteinizing hormone- and the LH surge.
Weight Gain during Ovulation: Good for Your Well-being?
Weight Gain during Ovulation: Good for Your Well-being?
Undoubtedly, women quickly gain weight at several stages of their lives. Some of these remarkable stages include pregnancy, breastfeeding, and ovulation.
Recent revelation focuses on the ovulation factor - the least discussed factor of all the causes. Pay attention as we explore the causes and dynamics of weight gain during ovulation.
Pink Dye Pregnancy Tests – Accuracy & Pink Dye VS Blue Dye
Pink Dye Pregnancy Tests - Accuracy & Pink Dye VS Blue Dye
Using a pregnancy test in the comfort of your home is not rocket science. Pregnancy tests are easy to use, even for first-timers.
However, before you can pee on a test, you must first make the decision of which kind of test you would like to buy: digital, blue, or pink dye pregnancy tests?
Ovulation Bloating – Causes & Relief
Today, we are deep diving into ovulation bloating, answering questions like: "What is it?" and "Why does it happen?". We will also discuss tips for managing bloating during ovulation.
When to Have Sex After LH Surge – Ovulation Tracking & TTC
When to Have Sex After LH Surge - Ovulation Tracking & TTC
If you are trying to conceive, you most likely know all about ovulation and have heard about different hormones throughout your menstrual cycle.
How Long After An LH Surge Do You Ovulate?
How Long After An LH Surge Do You Ovulate?
If you are trying to conceive (TTC), it is very useful to know about LH Surges and what they mean, and how they relate to your fertile window. You will most likely know about ovulation tests- but did you know that ovulation tests are not actually used for confirming ovulation, but rather for detecting surges in the LH hormone?
Ovulation Symptoms & Signs
Ovulation Symptoms & Signs
If you are trying to get pregnant, learning to recognise the common ovulation symptoms & signs can help you to time when you are your partner have sexual intercourse to increase your chances of conceiving.
Ovulation Pain – Symptoms, Causes and Relief
Ovulation Pain - Symptoms, Causes and Relief
Ovulation pain, known as Mittelschmerz- which is derived from the German words for "middle" and "pain"- affects many women during their menstrual cycles. Read this article to find out the symptoms and causes of ovulation pain, how to relieve it and more.
Is Diarrhea a Sign of Pregnancy?
Is Diarrhea a Sign of Pregnancy?
If you are here, then you have most likely come to ponder the question "Is diarrhea a sign of pregnancy?"
Common Reasons For a Negative Ovulation Test
Common Reasons For a Negative Ovulation Test
Couples trying to have a child or avoid pregnancy usually use a negative ovulation test strip to track ovulation. Simply put, ovulation refers to the time when you are more fertile and have a high chance of conceiving.
Egg White Discharge & Fertility – Everything You Need to Know
Your vaginal discharge can indicate a variety of things- from pregnancy to a vaginal infection. But what does egg white discharge mean? Why might your discharge look like raw egg whites? This article, Egg White Discharge & Fertility - Everything You Need to Know, will answer those questions and more.
Can you Ovulate Without a Period?
Can you Ovulate Without a Period?
Ovulation and trying to conceive go hand-in-hand. We track it and use it to predict when we will be most fertile, in the hopes of receiving that BFP (big fat positive) pregnancy test result.
Diarrhea During Ovulation – Causes & Remedies
Diarrhea During Ovulation - Causes & Remedies
Tracking your ovulation can be a great way to help you to conceive. If you are here, then it is likely that you're wondering if there is a link between ovulation and bowel movements since you may be experiencing diarrhea during ovulation. Can Ovulation cause diarrhea?
Can You Ovulate Twice in a Month?
Can you ovulate twice in a month? Why am I experiencing ovulation discharge twice in a month? If you are trying to conceive, women often track their ovulation in order to figure out the best time to get pregnant. However, when you experience ovulation twice in one month; things might become a little confusing!
Ovulation Bleeding & Spotting – Common Causes
Ovulation Bleeding - Causes, Symptoms and Tips to Identify It
Approximately 5% to 13% of women experience vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods. This can indicate a variety of things- from pregnancy to health issues. The vaginal bleeding you are experiencing in between your periods could also be ovulation bleeding.
8 DPO Pregnancy Symptoms
8 dpo pregnancy symptoms
Since implantation can take place anytime from around 6 days past ovulation (6 dpo) you could be now producing the pregnancy hormone (human chorionic gonadotropin or HCG) the pregnancy hormone can start to make you feel different and early pregnancy symptoms are very common to people looking out for a pregnany.
11 DPO Pregnancy Symptoms
11DPO Pregnancy Symptoms
Welcome to 11 days past ovulation.
At 11 DPO, if you are trying to conceive, the wait to find out if you are pregnant can feel like an eternity.
This article covers all of the pregnancy symptoms you may experience at 11 DPO, as well as when the right time to take a test i