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I'm 47. Should I believe this?

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lizziecat1 · 03/06/2024 17:47

Just turned 47 and got this result on an easy at home test (mid morning, same result mid afternoon)

5 weeks since last period (usually fairly regular at 28 days - been a little less regular over last few months, so assumed perimenopause was starting)

Not actually ttc, but definitely not doing anything to prevent it.

So.... would you believe this result?
Or could I be getting a false result because I'm in/near perimenopause?

I'm 47. Should I believe this?
OP posts:
Always28 · 14/06/2024 09:56

Good news so far. Keep us posted OP!!

Tootytoot78 · 13/06/2024 16:33

Congratulations! My eldest sister had been married two years, when my Mum had my youngest sister! Mum had her first pregnancy very young 17 years old, and her last when she was 44!

Olika · 13/06/2024 16:28

All the best! 🤞🏼

Zonder · 13/06/2024 16:27

Hoping for the best for you.

AlwaysCloudyAtNoon · 13/06/2024 16:24

I'm very excited for you OP (and possibly a little envious, although I am 51 now).

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lizziecat1 · 13/06/2024 15:34

So.... had a scan this morning, and it's very early - too early to say whether it's developing into a viable pregnancy or not. Matches my estimate of late ovulation, and nothing seen on scan to indicate a problem given those dates.
So more waiting...... another scan in a week to see what's happening.
But I guess, for now, I'm as pregnant as I can be!

Thank you for all your moral support, everyone!

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ColourMeBlue · 12/06/2024 23:12

Commonsense22 · 10/06/2024 19:14

Sigh. It's NOT a myth.
Again, not the case of the OP but menopausal women CAN and do have HCG of up to 25miu/mg.

Rare but it does happen.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990554/#:~:text=Post%2Dmenopausal%20women%20sometimes%20exhibit,such%20patients%20are%20not%20pregnant.

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I thought the same thing-menopause can show a positive pregnancy test.i was 38 falling pregnant this time.
Midwife was adamant a menopause couldn't show a positive test,hence me saying so.

HowWasTheEnd · 11/06/2024 00:41

Good luck OP.

sixtyandsomething · 11/06/2024 00:15

what a roller coaster, so much to hope for. Good luck op xx

sirensong · 11/06/2024 00:14

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A shredder? WTAF? Maybe keep your horrendous trap shut.

All good wishes OP.

sixtyandsomething · 11/06/2024 00:12

ColourMeBlue · 10/06/2024 17:39

My midwife told me you can't get a false positive-only a false negative.The menopause one is just a myth,it won't show a false positive.The clearblue digital ones aren't reliable,mine said 2-3 weeks and I was infact,nearly 4 months pregnant.Thats a definite positive-congratulations 😊

that is not true, I have had false positives in the menopause, and I am totally celibate

kittybiscuits · 11/06/2024 00:08

Hoping for you OP xx

Vancouver2024 · 11/06/2024 00:00

Congratulations OP . Lovely to find a thread that is full of joy 😊X

Zonder · 10/06/2024 23:56

Good luck OP!

JellyfishId · 10/06/2024 23:53

Congratulations 🥳

SlightlyJaded · 10/06/2024 23:49

Everything crossed for you OP - I really REALLY hope you get the outcome you so clearly want.

LimeCookie · 10/06/2024 23:49

rooting for you, positive thoughts being sent xx

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SwordToFlamethrower · 10/06/2024 23:43

I'm 47 and if this happened, I'd be absolutely over the moon! Currently over a week overdue my period but BFN when I tested last week.

I'm rooting for you! Please keep us updated!

Inyournewdress · 10/06/2024 23:39

So pleased for you OP x

CxCxTtc2024 · 10/06/2024 23:36

Congratulations!!!!!!' 🙌🏻

Hannahannabana100 · 10/06/2024 21:40

Really pleased for you. Hope early scan provides reassurance

Thetraitor · 10/06/2024 21:15

Good luck - exciting stuff

greenmario · 10/06/2024 21:12

Good luck keep us posted

Commonsense22 · 10/06/2024 19:14

ColourMeBlue · 10/06/2024 17:39

My midwife told me you can't get a false positive-only a false negative.The menopause one is just a myth,it won't show a false positive.The clearblue digital ones aren't reliable,mine said 2-3 weeks and I was infact,nearly 4 months pregnant.Thats a definite positive-congratulations 😊

Sigh. It's NOT a myth.
Again, not the case of the OP but menopausal women CAN and do have HCG of up to 25miu/mg.

Rare but it does happen.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2990554/#:~:text=Post%2Dmenopausal%20women%20sometimes%20exhibit,such%20patients%20are%20not%20pregnant.

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