I have a UTI right now with burning and all, and my test showed a faint second line. Got me confused matlab can a UTI mess up the result somehow? Bohot tension ho rahi hai, pls share if anyone knows.
Ugh, UTIs are the worst, but they don't have the power to create a positive pregnancy line! If you see two lines, congrats, you're pregnant. Now go get some safe antibiotics from your gynac because peeing glass is no fun.
No, a UTI won't cause a positive pregnancy test, dear, as pregnancy kits only detect the pregnancy hormone. But having a UTI during pregnancy is very uncomfortable. Please check with your doctor to get safe antibiotics for the infection.
I felt so burning when peeing, and at the same time, I got my positive pregnancy test. I was so confused! My doctor explained they are two different things—the test was positive because I was actually pregnant, not because of the infection.
No, UTI won't make it positive, but oh my god, please get the UTI treated right away! I overthought every single pain and was terrified of infections during my pregnancy. Drink lots of water and call your doctor immediately for safe meds.
Actually, my doctor explained that UTI bacteria or blood in urine do not contain the hCG hormone, so they can't cause a false positive. However, untreated UTIs can be risky during pregnancy, so please get a urine culture done if you have symptoms.
I don't think a UTI can make a pregnancy test positive, since tests look for the hCG hormone. But I actually have a mild UTI right now in my second trimester and I'm so worried it will affect the baby. Has anyone else gone through this?
Absolutely not. A UTI cannot trigger a false positive pregnancy test because the home kits only measure hCG levels. If your test is positive and you have burning urination, you are likely pregnant and have a UTI. See a doctor immediately.
