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Original poster

To think the test must be wrong

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chillidoritto · 16/02/2026 16:37

I am in a state of hysteria here. I am in the peri and on HRT. We haven’t been particularly careful because I didn’t think I needed to be.

Have been feeling tired, off colour and have had ridiculously sore boobs. Have just had a positive test.

Can the HRT hormones somehow affect the outcome of the test?! This is the hope I am clinging on to.

Anyone?

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Moen · 16/02/2026 16:40

It’s very unlikely that HRT is causing a positive pregnancy test OP. The tests detect hCG only.

I’m sorry if it’s not the result you wanted but you have options x

Randomuser2026 · 16/02/2026 16:40

But it is a sometimes.

Randomuser2026 · 16/02/2026 16:39

From google AI

  • Perimenopause/Menopause: The elevated FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) that accompany lower estrogen levels can sometimes mimic
  • hCG
  • ℎ𝐶𝐺
  • on a test, leading to a false positive.
Original poster
chillidoritto · 16/02/2026 16:38

PS I am nearly 49 ffs

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