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Can my wife test positive just 11 days after her period?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Is a positive pregnancy test 11 days after the menstrual period possible? Please give your opinion.
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May I know what the query is regarding?

It seems that the person you are concerned is pregnant. Routine antenatal investigations are needed. An early scan at around seven weeks of pregnancy is also warranted.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you, doctor,

Yes, the query is regarding my wife. Her LMP was due seven days back. However, she experienced excruciating lower abdominal pain yesterday and spotting a few hours later. She took a pregnancy test and it was positive. What could really be going on?

Answered by Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

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MBBS

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Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati is a skilled and compassionate Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, menstrual disorder treatment, PCOS management, and comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care. She is also well-versed in minimally invasive gynecological procedures and is committed to providing personalized and evidence-based care for women’s health at every stage of life.

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If she has excruciating lower abdominal pain with spotting, it could be an ectopic pregnancy which is an emergency. She needs to be seen by a gynecologist to rule out the same as tubal ectopic pregnancy may rupture and cause bleeding inside the abdomen which could cause the patient to land up in a shock. So, kindly visit your gynecologist and get an emergency scan done for locating the site of pregnancy.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

It was a one-time pain yesterday. Also, I forgot to mention that the pregnancy test was negative as of the day of LMP. A day before that she said she saw her period really confusing though.

  1. Are you suggesting the scan and consultation with a gynecologist?
  2. Should the ultrasound scan be transvaginal or transabdominal?
Answered by Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati is a skilled and compassionate Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, menstrual disorder treatment, PCOS management, and comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care. She is also well-versed in minimally invasive gynecological procedures and is committed to providing personalized and evidence-based care for women’s health at every stage of life.

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Hello,

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It should be a transvaginal scan only in the early trimester. I would still advise you to pay a visit to your gynecologist once.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have attached the ultrasound scan results. Kindly give your opinion.

Answered by Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

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MBBS

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Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati is a skilled and compassionate Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, menstrual disorder treatment, PCOS management, and comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care. She is also well-versed in minimally invasive gynecological procedures and is committed to providing personalized and evidence-based care for women’s health at every stage of life.

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Hello,

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Yes, I went through the scan report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It does suggest a very early pregnancy probably in the cervix. Cervical pregnancy can cause torrential life-threatening bleeding. I would advise you to keep following up with your gynecologist regarding a follow-up scan to confirm it and to have the necessary treatment.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At November 11, 2017
Reviewed At November 17, 2025

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati is a skilled and compassionate Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, menstrual disorder treatment, PCOS management, and comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care. She is also well-versed in minimally invasive gynecological procedures and is committed to providing personalized and evidence-based care for women’s health at every stage of life.

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Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati is a skilled and compassionate Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Her expertise includes high-risk pregnancy management, infertility evaluation, menstrual disorder treatment, PCOS management, and comprehensive prenatal and postnatal care. She is also well-versed in minimally invasive gynecological procedures and is committed to providing personalized and evidence-based care for women’s health at every stage of life.

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