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I'm 47 years old and I have missed two periods. I have always been regular, although I did have unprotected sex more than a month ago. All of my pregnancy tests came back negative but this has happened before, and it turned out that I was actually pregnant. I have had my hormone levels tested and my FSH levels were at 71. Is it possible to be pregnant with FSH levels this high? I'm worried as I've already had an ectopic pregnancy in the past which was not picked up on any pregnancy tests.

Missing periods are usually one of the first signs of the approach to the menopause.

You may find that you miss a couple of periods, then they come back for a while, then stop again and so on. This can continue for quite a while before they finally stop.

The higher the level of FSH usually indicates how far along the menopause you are and also the less likelihood of pregnancy.

But if you are still worried  do go back to your doctor and ask them to check again for you.

Eileen Durward

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