I'm 50 and I got this yesterday...

[nobodysdaughternow]

I think it might be a raise in HCG because I'm perimenopausal?

I know it won't be leading to anything, but I just wondered if I should see my GP?

I have had a few miscarriages in the past and I'd rather know what to expect I.e early miscarriage or nuts perimenopause symptoms

I did both tests yesterday evening - they are the 6 days early type.

I could smell a weird smell on myself all day which made me think I should test.

I think I need HRT, I can't go through the next few months feeling pregnant.and smelling weird.

Yes it will be because you are peri

Can HRT get rid of that? I knew it could make me feel pregnant but not actually show up on a test.

Being a woman sucks sometimes.

It should help with symptoms, yes

I'll ask MN to move me to the Menopause board

Is it possible you could be pregnant - ie have you had sex either protected or unprotected? do you have periods still? If so I would definitely NOT assume this is a perimenopausal symptom. X

This is the most important question.

If pregnancy is a possibility I would suggest waiting a few days to see if you get a stronger line. Having had a Google period and menopause can result in a naturally slightly higher hcg level, which might be detected on a very early and very sensitive pregnancy test. However, there won't be any rise and you'll get the same result each time.

Period is meant to be PERI!

Are you sure you aren’t pregnant?

Congratulations!

My godmother got pregnant with her last child when she was 49 ...

I know someone who got pregnant naturally at 51. She wasn't trying, in fact she'd always been told she was infertile. It is possible. If you are pregnant it's likely to end in miscarriage sadly (although my friend is now 54 with a healthy 2 year old!).

Are you having sex? I am on HRT, 51 having regular sex (with contraception) and a missed period terrified me. I took a pregnancy test and didn't have a positive. I'd not rule out pregnancy.

Thanks for the replies - we have had unprotected sex so I guess it could be.

I waited for 30mins this morning trying to get a GP appointment but I gave up in the end.

I am going to buy an early first response test because I kind of know what the line colour would look like on those and I can see if it progresses.

In Asda now. Will post again if it gets sorted either way.

Hope you get the outcome you want

It's totally possible you could be pregnant.

I started perimenopause early, whilst trying to conceive. My hormone levels gave me plenty of false positives for ovulation but never had a false positive for pregnancy...

You absolutely could be pregnant.

Just to note that you should not be having high HCG unless pregnant.

If not pregnant it can be indicative of a cancer.

OP, you must seek actual medical advice and not just put this down to menopause and ignore it.

This is incredible, she must be shattered.

Keep us updated!!!!

Congratulations op

Ok, can't find pink tests so have bought four blue tests but not the early sort.

I will see if there is any line progression over the next few days.

Will also try and get a gp appointment.

Thanks again for the replies. I think this will just be a bit of a hormonal blip whatever the cause.

I would be very happy if it did turn into a baby but think that is such a remote chance so I'll focus on ruling menopause and or something worse out first.

I got pg late 40s twice op ......wouldn't be so fast to put it down to menopause!

Yes I had my last baby at 49. All fine.