12 DPO Faint Line: Is This Normal?
A faint line at 12 DPO can happen with late implantation. Here's how to interpret your result.
12 DPO: approaching your period
At 12 DPO, you're close to when your period is due (typically 14 DPO). Most pregnant women have a clear positive by now, but late implanters may still see faint lines.
Why some 12 DPO lines are still light
Implantation can happen as late as day 11-12. Urine dilution also matters—testing later in the day with diluted urine can make lines appear fainter than morning tests.
First morning urine is key now
At 12 DPO, testing with first morning urine makes a bigger difference. Your line should be noticeably stronger in the morning compared to evening tests.
Track your progression
Document your test with our scanner and compare to any earlier tests. By 12 DPO, you should see clear progression from tests taken 2-4 days ago if you're pregnant.
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