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Two Negative Chlamydia tests Followed by Positive
I am currently pregnant in my first trimester. My husband and I have been in a monogamous relationship for 8 years. I was tested for Chlamydia in 2009 and 2011 during prior pregnancies, both of which were Negative. Now, in 2013 I was tested with my third pregnancy with NO changes in sexual behavior and received a Positive result. The nurse practitioner is adamant that this is something I contracted since 2011 and has insinuated that it be due to infidelity which I KNOW to NOT be the case. I demanded a re-test (I am still awaiting the results). Considering the only scenario this nurse practitioner is offering is infidelity, I know there has to be another explanation. How common are false positive results during pregnancy and/or what other possible explanations could there be for this sudden change in result? Thank you.
After a week of hell and daily calls to my doctor's office asking if results were in, I learned today that my retest (which I demanded BEFORE treatment) was negative. NEGATIVE. I insisted it was a mistake all along. According to my doctor's office, they have never seen a false positive in their career. Funny, because I've found them all over the internet.... women in the exact same situation as me. I can only pray that any pregnant mother who finds themselves in this terrible situation, they know they are not alone and YES you can receive a false positive. Do not allow any doctor (or nurse practitioner in my case) to belittle you as though the only explanation is infidelity. I hope this post finds its way to anyone who is searching for answers as I was, and this give you a sense of peace.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Dont be surprised with a false positive. If you and your husband are faithful you did not get it from him and it does not lie dormant for 8 years if he had it before.
Yes. The test was done routinely as it is required during pregnancy. Although I was seen by a NP, it was an OB within the practice who authorized the re-test and the OB who called in my prescription.
Yes, I was prescribed a medication. I am so sure there was an error that I demanded the retest before taking anything. However, the NP insisted I take the medication until the results return. Unwillingly, I took the medication and had a severe allergic reaction to the antibiotic and have had complications since, which further infuriates me. This is such a difficult situation because it doesn't make sense.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi, false positives are possible so just wait till the retest. Did they give you medications to take for chlamydia?
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