Delay in periods

2026-04-24 13:05:24
“Hello Doctor, I am Vaishali, 20 years old. I had intercourse around 27th February. My periods came normally on 18th March with proper flow. Now in April, my expected period around 18th is delayed by about 6 days. I am having mild lower abdominal pain occasionally. Recently my sleep cycle has been disturbed and I have been under some stress. Please advise if this is a normal hormonal delay or if I need any tests/check-up.”
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Answered2026-04-25 09:15:27

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It is not normal . I presume you will not like to be pregnant at this stage.  Please get your beta HCG level tested. Consult a Gynaecologist with the report.

Answered2026-04-25 05:03:30

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice

Answered2026-04-24 14:57:56

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24 to 38 days variation is normal usually Get a urine pregnancy Test done to be sure If still you dont get periods and upt is negative You can consult for prescription to get periods

Answered2026-04-24 14:21:15

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Stress can be one of the cause for delayed periods.Any other history of intercourse?history of irregular periods?connect for discussion.

Answered2026-04-24 13:30:55

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Delay in period is due to various reasons , stress , hormonal imbalances , ovarian cyst or any other pelvic pathology . As u r saying your period was normal after unprotected intercouse . It decreased possibility of pregnancy . However to be 100 percent sure u need to do b hcg test if second period don’t come after 1 week or so . Meanwhile try to reduce stress . Have healthy meal . . And maintain periods date calendar . So u can know about your cycle variability very well . And when to consult doctor

Answered2026-04-27 03:35:22

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A cycle length beyond 37 is abnormal and needs to be investigated

Answered2026-04-25 11:24:01

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You do a pregnancy test anyway If it's negative then you can do hormonal test as well Connect for detailed explanation

Answered2026-04-25 05:03:28

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Get urine pregnancy test to confirm. If negative you can take medicine to get your period.

Answered2026-04-25 02:57:30

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Get urine pregnancy test done If it's negative you can take pills to get your periods Pls connect for prescription

Answered2026-04-25 01:32:50

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6 days delay is.okay. Wait for one more week As if u were saying , reduce stress and try to have good sleep.
Next Steps
balanced diet,  excercises and yoga
Health Tips
maintain menstrual calendar

Answered2026-04-24 16:25:53

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Your details  suggests  the Stress could be the reason  for delay. You can wait  1 to 2 weeks. If any suspicion  of pregnancy  do a pregnancy test.

Answered2026-04-24 16:16:32

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Answered2026-04-24 14:27:19

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