[Verified Answer]: A 46-year-old female was scheduled for…

A 46-year-old female was scheduled for elective surgery, and pre-surgical testing included serum hCG. The patient reported irregular menses over the last few years and could not recall the date of her last menstrual period, although she estimated that it was 3 months ago. The serum level of hCG was considered positive at a level of 11 IU/mL, so an ultrasound examination was performed. No embryo or yolk sac was visualized. Supplemental testing included serum FSH, which was 87 mIU/mL.