Can you have a phantom pregnancy if your test is positive?

A phantom pregnancy, or pseudocyesis, is a condition where a person believes they are pregnant and exhibits pregnancy symptoms, but there is no actual pregnancy. If a pregnancy test is positive, it typically indicates the presence of the hormone hCG, which is produced during a real pregnancy. Therefore, a positive test generally rules out a phantom pregnancy, as it suggests that a biochemical pregnancy is occurring. However, false positives can occur in rare cases, so further medical evaluation is recommended for clarification.