Could a negative hCG test three days post-delayed period still indicate pregnancy?

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I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Here is why:

1. Regular periods: You mentioned that you have regular periods. This means that your menstrual cycle is predictable and occurs around the same time each month. If your periods are typically 28 days (or close to it), it has been three days since your expected period, which is not a significant delay.
2. Recent sexual activity: You had intercourse four times in the week before your missed period. However, sperm can survive in a woman's body for up to five days, and an egg can only be fertilized for 24 hours after ovulation. If you ovulated before your missed period, it is unlikely that you conceived during your recent sexual activity.
3. Negative home pregnancy test: Your negative home pregnancy test indicates that you are not pregnant. However, it is important to note that hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) levels can be very low in the early stages of pregnancy, so a negative test does not definitively rule out pregnancy. If you continue to miss your period or experience other symptoms of pregnancy, you may want to take another test or consult with a doctor.

I suggest you repeat the test again after seven days.

I hope I have answered your query.

Thank you.

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