False positive results with PCOS?

meme6376 · #1 January 11th, 2009, 04:35 AM

Hi, I am new here and wondering if it is possible to experience false positive pregnancy results with PCOS. I am on Metformin and have been taking it for about 3-4 months. I had a pregnancy about 7 years ago but lost it due to complications. In that timeframe my husband and I have used no type of birthcontrol but have not conceived. When I was finally diagnosed I came to the conclusion that we would not be having children but I missed my period and thought I should test to be on the safe side and what do you know it's positive. I haven't been to the doctor yet but was wondering if I am getting excited for nothing. Thanks!

Momma2Chase · #2 January 11th, 2009, 06:19 AM

I would definitely be excited!!
I've always heard that there's "no such thing as a false positive" (since it detects a hormone, and if that hormone isn't there it can't detect it). I would go buy a few more HPTs and keep taking them until you get into the dr lol

I was on Metformin and many many times missed periods because of the PCOS and I would test and it was always a BFN! So I don't think the Met or the PCOS will cause a false positive

Let us know!!!!

meme6376 · #3 January 11th, 2009, 10:40 AM

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely fill you in once I get to the doctors. I think I am just in shock because I thought it wouldn't happen. When you don't get pregnant for 7 years and are then diagnosed with PCOS it all starts to make sense and you just think that kids aren't in your future. I think once I get to the doctors I will start feeling different. Thanks again!

MamaAnna · #4 January 12th, 2009, 10:03 AM

Congrats girl! There are some meds that can cause a false positive, but that's because there's HCG in them. Metformin isn't one of them! I hope you're there when I pop over to the DDC!

meme6376 · #5 January 19th, 2009, 08:21 AM

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Thanks! I didn't believe it so I went so far as to get a blood test and of course it was positive so I guess I can get excited now but I'm still nervous. My endocrinologist called and I have to start monitoring my blood sugars with a glucometer. She says that with PCOS you run a higher risk of having gestational diabetes which sucks but I can deal with it. My first prenatal is January 28th. I will keep you posted.

*Mrs.J.2011* · #6 February 2nd, 2009, 01:37 PM

Congrats! How did you appt go?

ChristaAnn · #7 February 13th, 2009, 09:11 PM

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I'm anxious to hear your appt went as well. Hopefully all is well!!

meme6376 · #8 February 25th, 2009, 12:13 PM

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My appt was actually pushed back one week so I went on Feb 5th. The OB performed a vaginal ultrasound so we were able to see the baby. Everything is good so far. I haven't really had any sickness or anything yet. I am about 10 1/2 weeks right now so I am really anxious to get out of my 1st trimester. Thanks for all the well wishes! It all seems so surreal still.

mikiesmom04 · #9 March 11th, 2009, 02:04 PM

I hope all is going well for ya ! KUP!

DawnN · #10 March 13th, 2009, 08:48 AM

I've never had a false positive. ... evap lines (but those are greyish/colorless lines and usually not as thick as regular lines.

I'm guessing you're preggers!! Congratulations!