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I had unprotected sex on May 2nd. My last period started April 14th (so based on an average cycle I think I would’ve ovulated around April 28th which would put the sex a few days after ovulation) It’s now May 21st. I tested negative on May 20th with a urine test, which is 18 days after the sex and about 8 days past when my period was expected.

Here’s what’s going on with my body: for the past 3 days I’ve had dark brown spotting with a little bright red mixed in. Last week I had dark brown discharge and a painful pimple on my chin that has since gone away. I’ve also been very tired lately.

My main questions: What are the chances that negative test is false at this stage? Is 18 days out late enough to trust it, or should I retest? Has anyone had a false negative this far along, or had similar symptoms (the spotting, fatigue, breakout) turn out to be a late period or hormonal instead of pregnancy? Do I need to be worried, or does this sound normal?

Any experiences or advice would be really appreciated.

I have had an abortion many years ago and it was a very personal traumatic situation so I am feeling very anxious this time around.

I could use some input. I had unprotected sex on May 2nd. My last period started April 14th, so based on an average cycle I think I would’ve ovulated around April 28th — which would put the sex a few days after ovulation. It’s now May 21st. I tested negative on May 20th with a urine test, which is 18 days after the sex and about 8 days past when my period was expected.

Here’s what’s going on with my body: for the past 3 days I’ve had dark brown spotting with a little bright red mixed in. Last week I had dark brown discharge and a painful pimple on my chin that has since gone away. I’ve also been very tired lately.

My main questions: What are the chances that negative test is false at this stage? Is 18 days out late enough to trust it, or should I retest? Has anyone had a false negative this far along, or had similar symptoms (the spotting, fatigue, breakout) turn out to be a late period or hormonal instead of pregnancy? Do I need to be worried, or does this sound normal?

Any experiences or advice would be really appreciated.

use some input. I had unprotected sex on May 2nd. My last period started April 14th, so based on an average cycle I think I would’ve ovulated around April 28th — which would put the sex a few days after ovulation. It’s now May 21st. I tested negative on May 20th with a urine test, which is 18 days after the sex and about 8 days past when my period was expected.

Here’s what’s going on with my body: for the past 3 days I’ve had dark brown spotting with a little bright red mixed in. Last week I had dark brown discharge and a painful pimple on my chin that has since gone away. I’ve also been very tired lately.

My main questions: What are the chances that negative test is false at this stage? Is 18 days out late enough to trust it, or should I retest? Has anyone had a false negative this far along, or had similar symptoms (the spotting, fatigue, breakout) turn out to be a late period or hormonal instead of pregnancy? Do I need to be worried, or does this sound normal?

Any experiences or advice would be really appreciated.

I could use some input. I had unprotected sex on May 2nd. My last period started April 14th, so based on an average cycle I think I would’ve ovulated around April 28th — which would put the sex a few days after ovulation. It’s now May 21st. I tested negative on May 20th with a urine test, which is 18 days after the sex and about 8 days past when my period was expected.

Here’s what’s going on with my body: for the past 3 days I’ve had dark brown spotting with a little bright red mixed in. Last week I had dark brown discharge and a painful pimple on my chin that has since gone away. I’ve also been very tired lately.

My main questions: What are the chances that negative test is false at this stage? Is 18 days out late enough to trust it, or should I retest? Has anyone had a false negative this far along, or had similar symptoms (the spotting, fatigue, breakout) turn out to be a late period or hormonal instead of pregnancy? Do I need to be worried, or does this sound normal?

Any experiences or advice would be really appreciated.