What to Do If You Get a Blank Pregnancy Test

A blank pregnancy test is one that does not show any signs of a positive or negative result. This is a very confusing and frustrating time for the mom-to-be. Many women are happy, excited, and anxious to take a home pregnancy test, hoping that they will see the ‘+’ sign or word “pregnant.”

However, it can be very disappointing when you get a blank result, especially after waiting a few minutes for the results. If you get a blank pregnancy test, the first thing to do is not panic. There are several reasons why your pregnancy test might not be working, and most of them have nothing to do with whether you are or not pregnant.

The Science Behind Blank Pregnancy Tests: What Causes No Lines to Appear?

The way a pregnancy test works is that it detects the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin, or hCG, in your urine. When the hCG is present, the test changes colors and shows you the results. Most of pregnancy tests have a control line that appears no matter what, and a second line or digital screen that indicates your result. However, the most common reason for a blank result is that you didn’t follow the instructions on the package correctly. You may have taken the test before you missed your period, or you might not have waited the recommended amount of time for the result to appear. In such a case, you should buy another pregnancy test kit and try again.

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