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This question was answered on Thu 21, May 2009 03:41am by Dr Rowena S, MD

My partner is showing many signs of possible pregnancy. I can't get her to take a home pregnancy tes



    
Asked by all_lips on Wed 20, May 2009 12:37am

My partner is showing many signs of possible pregnancy. I can't get her to take a home pregnancy test because she doesn't believe that she is pregnant, as well doesn't believe that they work well. She hasn't had normal periods either (which is not common for her)She has missed about 2 or 3. She does not have a family doctor to make an appointment with and she is afraid to go the emergency room because of a bad experience. Is there any way to monitor her symptoms to tell if it is pregnancy or whether it is something more severe and I should have her taken to the hospital? Is there even a way to get her to at least take a home pregnancy test? Oh as well she did take one test, it come out negative, it was cheap, is it possible that she took it too early and if she took another one is it possible it comes out negative too? Neither of has any clue of how long it has been since she tried to last conceive. She is currently having nausea/vomiting, Diarrhea, More frequent urination, missed/light spotting periods, soreness in back and abdomen area, More fatigued during day, gaining weight, food cravings, irritability, as well as others I can not think of at this moment. Her stomach as well seems to be getting slightly harder and bigger, not soft like it was before.

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Answer by Dr Rowena S, MD (doctor) on Thu 21, May 2009 03:41am:

Hi, It is understandable for your partner to be feeling that way because of her history of irregular menstruation. The best way to know if she is pregnant or not is through ultrasound or blood testing for HCG. This is more reliable than the urine pregnancy kits. However, her symptoms may also be experienced with those with hormonal imbalance or with stress. Talk her about this and explain to her the importance of consulting a doctor to determine the underlying cause. This link may be helpful: http://www.medicinenet.com/pregnancy_symptoms/article.htm Take care and regards.

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