Patient's question:
The period is now 7 days late. I had a one-time sexual encounter before, could I be pregnant? I bought a pregnancy test, but I don't know how to read it. Are two lines indicating pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
It's a week late for your period, and the pregnancy test shows two lines, which could mean you're pregnant. I suggest that if your period is more than a week late, a pregnancy test with a test strip is generally accurate. Two red lines on the test strip may indicate pregnancy, while one red line indicates a negative result, meaning you're not pregnant. You can also go to the hospital to get a blood HCG test for confirmation.To use the test strip, drop morning urine into one of the test holes, and a colored line will appear in the control area. Some test strips show red, while others show blue, indicating no pregnancy. Conversely, if a distinct colored band appears in the test area, it means the result is positive, indicating pregnancy.