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Q: Too Broke For a Pregnancy Test

asked by: darkV on November 4th, 2004

New User

Okay, i'm wondering if a pregnancy test is necessary. I am on the pill, and just had breakthrough bleeding for a week prior to my period. I should be on my period now, but only have very little dark spotting. Normally I would just get a test, but I am so broke that it is a real finantial question now. Any advice? Please? I have been on the pill for 6 months about.
Thanks!
Darkv

Replies(4)

BeckLyn

replied on November 5th, 2004

Experienced User

I'm not sure what to tell you about the spotting. However I did want to let you know that you should be able to buy a preg test at the dollar store for about $1. Hopefully that is affordable for you! Good luck

darkV

replied on November 5th, 2004

New User

Just so you all know,
my boyfriend sprung for a test. Negative! Whew!
Darkv

PattyV

replied on November 5th, 2004

Extremely eHealthy

There are also crisis pregnancy centers that will do it for free.You have to listen to the speil and watch a video,but if you really need to know and you're broke,they are an option.Patty

ScaredBaka

replied on November 6th, 2004

Experienced User

They actually have dollar store pregnancy tests? I know that normal pharmacy ones are pretty pricey (some being $20), but could you even trust the results of a $1 pregnancy test? I question the exact accuracy of something of such a low price. But hey, if it yielded a negative then that's a good thing, despite the price.

I'm happy for ya, honey. ^-^

.............

Scaredbaka

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