Is it normal to be asked if you're still having periods at 38/39?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'm almost 50 and had to get a pregnancy test before a procedure recently. I'm like are you serious?

I know it sounds ridiculous, but it’s a valid question before a medical procedure. My OBGYN said a 55 year old came in and found she was pregnant. Obviously totally unexpected, but you would want to know — especially if you were having something like a hysterectomy!

They gave me a pregnancy test when I had heavy bleeding at 53 (still getting regular periods). It’s done to rule out ectopic pregnancies which can be extremely dangerous too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Asked this at my last 2 appointments.

I didn't realize it was unusual to be having periods at 38 or 39.

I am 38 and pregnant, so no I’m not getting asked that.

[Anonymous]

I’m 51. The question switched from “what was the date of your last period” to “are you still having periods” just within the last year.