What Causes Positive HCG Test In The Absence Of Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2015

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Question : I have had a blood hcg test come back a low positive but my tubes are tide and I feel like I've been having hot flashes could. This be menapause I'm 47 years old thank you

Answered by Dr. Soumya (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please let me know the details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns.

Beta HCG could be positive even in non pregnancy status.

Please let me know the beta HCG values you have done so that I can decide further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (2 minutes later)

I just know they was a very low level could this be from menapause or from taking Xanax

Answered by Dr. Soumya (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Exact Serum beta HCG value required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This is not related to menopause or xanax.

This is related to something else. Please let me know exact serum beta HCG value so that I can help you more.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar