HCG and being overweight

[bextas]

Ok this may be a really stupid question but do you think if you are overweight and ttc that the hcg hormone is harder to be detected in your urine? My af is due around this weekend. So far tesco and ic tests show complete negative I have af like pains and feel sicky when hungry and after I've eaten also sore heavy boobs. When should I test again? This waiting is doing my head in I just a baby so badly!
Thanks
Bex

 

[kail]

Hi Bex,

I'm not sure if weight can effect the detectable levels of hcg in ones system. Have you been to the doctor for a blood test yet? That might be an option if you think you are and the hormone is not being detected by hpts Best of luck to you!

 

[bunni84]

um i dont think so....

how long have you been trying? how long off birth control?

use 1st morning urine, and i;d wait until after the weekend...

 

[Speranza]

eh, maybe. But I'm thinking not as long as you always test with FMU. Contrary to popular belief, obese and overweight people typically have faster metabolisms than their thinner counterparts, and thus they may break down hormones, enzymes, etc. quicker during the day.

Although this is about birth control pills, it kinda explains this concept here: https://contraception.about.com/od/thepill/i/overweight_2.htm

 

[Rosered52]

Interesting thought. Higher blood volume, slower concentration build up to start spilling into the urine?

 

[Rosered52]

Bextas, you should ask in one of the pregnancy forums. There are lots of plus size gals who would be willing to shate their experiences.

 

[fairykate]

Hi! I'm about a UK size 18 and got my at 9dpo, with afternoon urine, not even first morning. So, no I don't think it does affect it, unless you're a very large lady indeed!

However, everyone is different, and though I got my positive very early, some people don't get theirs until a week or so after the missed AF, so just keep testing!!

Hope that helps!! xx

 

[Celtic_Cutie]

Bex,

First off, I would try getting another test specifically for early testing as these are more sensitive. I would also wait a day to test again.

And try not to stress. The more you freak yourself out, the more effect it has on your body and can cause you to be late. Believe me, I freaked myself out so much last cycle, I caused myself to be 4 days late and went through 6 HPT. My hubby was ready to shoot me by the time AF came knocking.

 

[Tigerlicious]

Bex,

First off, I would try getting another test specifically for early testing as these are more sensitive. I would also wait a day to test again.

And try not to stress. The more you freak yourself out, the more effect it has on your body and can cause you to be late. Believe me, I freaked myself out so much last cycle, I caused myself to be 4 days late and went through 6 HPT. My hubby was ready to shoot me by the time AF came knocking.

So glad I am not the only one, my DH had to hide my purse to stop me buying HPT before AF was due, lol