9 DPO Faint Line: What It Means and Next Steps
A faint line at 9 DPO is more common than 8 DPO but still early. Here's how to interpret it.
9 DPO: the edge of detection
At 9 DPO, you're right at the edge of when most tests can detect pregnancy. Implantation has likely just occurred (if it's going to), and hCG is just starting to build up.
What a 9 DPO faint line usually means
A faint line with color at 9 DPO is a good sign. It suggests implantation happened on the earlier side and hCG is present. However, it's too early to celebrate—chemical pregnancies are more common to detect this early.
VVFL at 9 DPO
A 'very very faint line' (VVFL) at 9 DPO is typical for early positives. Use our photo enhancer to document it clearly. The key is watching progression over the next few days.
When to test again
Test again at 11 DPO with first morning urine. If pregnant, hCG doubles every 48 hours, so your line should be visibly darker. Compare photos side-by-side using our app.
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