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I have pcos. I checked today morning 1 day late period, and this showed up. Is it true or just vapour? What should i do?
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Hello dear, this is inconclusive. It might be faintly positive also ( meaning early pregnancy) I suggest you to repeat the test after one week if you don’t get your periods.
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After the repeat test, you can consult me for further advice dear
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do beta hcg test
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It looks faint positive and since it's only one day late such outcomes are possible.
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get Serum Beta hcg done and repeat after 48 hrs . connect via video consultation for test interpretation
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The line on upt is very faintly positive
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do serum bhcg
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Do beta hcg blood test
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Wait for another 5-6 days and if you still dont get your period, then check for pregnancy
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
There is a very faint line
Do a beta HCG test
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Dr. Sania Salim
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Patna
This is faintly positive. Wait for 24-48 hrs, repeat the test. Let know.
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Test Immediately upon waking up
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Dr. Divya Kanwar
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Raigarh
For confirmation of pregnancy status...do a beta hcg blood test
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
6 yrs exp
Delhi
With PCOS, periods can be irregular and very early testing may show a faint line or evaporation line. A single test 1 day late is not fully reliable.
What to do next:
Repeat a urine pregnancy test after 48–72 hours using first-morning urine.
For confirmation, get a blood β-hCG test.
If tests remain negative and periods don’t come, consult a gynecologist.
Tip: Avoid over-interpreting faint lines read after the recommended time window.
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Dr. Pratibha P S
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
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Jaipur
Connect
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Dr. Ganga B
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Bangalore
Do blood test. Serum Beta HCG
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