What if my pregnancy test got lighter, but still no bleeding?
Any of those factors could be the reason why your subsequent test results are lighter after you missed your period and received a positive test result. Take another test, ideally in the morning, if your period usually arrives on schedule and you haven’t seen Aunt Flow in a week. Of course, if you have any worries, you should contact your doctor.
Should pregnancy test lines get darker?
In general, yes, pregnancy test results should get darker early on as a pregnancy progresses. This is because the pregnancy hormone, hCG, typically doubles every two to three days during the first few weeks of pregnancy. After six weeks, the levels will double about every four days. And towards the due date, hCG levels actually decrease.
If you are pregnant and you take a pregnancy test before the day of your expected period, the line will initially be faint (referred to as a “squinter”) and get darker over time.
What is the Test Line on a Pregnancy Test?
If hCG is found in your urine, the test line will appear on your at-home pregnancy test. The test did not detect hCG and you are probably not pregnant if this line does not change color, turning pink for First ResponseTM.
When using a First ResponseTM test, the test line frequently appears paler than the control line, which is occasionally quite dark. If your urine is diluted or you are very early in your pregnancy, a test line may appear faintly pink. Not-to-worry, though. Even a faintly pink-colored test line indicates a positive result. Simply put, it’s time to check in with your doctor to confirm a pregnancy if there is color on the test line.