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I want to delay my periods for the next 20 days (25th nov to 15th dec) due to a game tournament. Last month my periods were on 21st October. This month they have not arrived yet. Can deviry be used to delay the periods or any other medicine should be taken instead?

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yes it delays but if endometrial thickness is far about the expected number then there can be chance of period even when on control pills ... Read More

I was getting my regular periods but since 20 days periods are being delayed and i dint had any sex. only i was sick in between where doctor has given me medicine n injection which i have taken for my migran. my engagement is coming want to get my periods immediately .

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May b bcoz of the medicines n illness ur periods are delayed ... Read More

Hi, I am having irregular period from last 6 months with scanty bleeding. I got my last cycle on 20th April 2017. Today if we calculate the cycle of 30 days, my periods got delayed by 20 days. Please suggest what should I do. Regards, Priya

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get a pregnancy test done ... Read More

My last period came on 5th of may after that I have still not got my periods I have done the pregnancy test at home but however it was negative and I feel little bit of pain in my stomach but not the pain of periods and I am totally confused now what to do and because of delay in my period I am getting boils on my thighs and underarms is this somet

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If your period cycle are irregular then kindly consult for the same for further management ... Read More

I have pcod for years and I have been taking dronis 20 for last 6 months to regulate periods. However I haven't had my period since discontinuing 24 day pack. Usually I would get periods within 3-4 days but this time it's been 10 days. can you please suggest some medication to induce periods also l have taken pregnancy test which was negative.

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I check the kit and it shows negative so should i take meprate medicine or not as my date was around 26 -30 last month i haven't got my periods

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wait till 24 hours of missed period.. ... Read More

I am having Dronis 20.. I had for 24 days and then stopped. Today is 5th day after stopping but still periods did not start.. Last month it stated within the 4 days. So I am little worried.. Please help and also kindly let me know from when to start my next Dronis 20 packet. Thank you.

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I am 20 years old and i want to delay my periods for 10 days. How can I delay them? Want medical advice.

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It will depend on your last date of periods. You will need progesterone to delay. You can see a gynaecologist or consult online as prescription is not possible in open questions ... Read More

My periods are delayed by 20 days am i pregnant. If I am pregnant how to kill it

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You should do a urine pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy and abortion without a proper reason is considered illegal by the MTP Act ... Read More

Periods delayed for more than 20 days; pregnancy test is negative Should She consult doctor? What can be the reason for delay of its not pregnancy

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The delay in periods can be due to many reasons. first get ultrasound lower abdomen done and thyroid profile. It will be better to consult a doctor . ... Read More

My periods were due on 20th March, I am experiencing nipple soreness since a week, I missed my periods on Jan and on Feb I got my periods after taking crina ner for 5 days and meprate for 3 days, dome blood test and USG pelvic, all came normal except USG shows multiple immature follicular, 1 am currently drinking Oziva herbalance drink since 18 day

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Since your periods were regular before January, this may be a temporary disruption caused by stress, weight changes, or a new hormonal shift.Vaginal dryness can sometimes occur due to low estrogen lev ... Read More

My periods were due on 20th March,I am experiencing nipple soreness since a week, I missed my periods on Jan and on Feb I got my periods after taking crina ner for 5 days and meprate for 3 days, dome blood test and USG pelvic, all came normal except USG shows multiple immature follicular, I am currently drinking Oziva herbalance drink since 18 days

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If you do not get your periods within 37 days counting from day one of the period the first thing would be a pregnancy test if you are sexually active If it is negative you can take a medicine to hel ... Read More

Hello doctors! It will be nice if y'all can help me out! I need to attend an important event for 3 days, is there any way to delay my periods?

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Hello, i am travelling to vaishno devi on 4th March. My last periods came on 4th feb. please suggest a medicine to delay my periods for few days.

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Period delay medicine should be started 3 days prior to expected date. Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

Dear dr I got my periods on 31st January, 2026 ..This month I'm having my physical practical I wish to delay my periods ..I don't have any health issues ..my periods are very regular and mostly my periods start 5-6 days prior to my last period date This month I'm not able to make out when to start the tablets as February doesn't have 31st in it

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I have been taking dronis 30 for last 3 months for cycle regulation due to PCOD. Everytime i would get my periods on the 5th day of last pill. But this time, it has been a week and no periods. When can i expect it? Should i start next pack of Dronis even if there are no periods?

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Wait for another week ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 30 years old, 9 months post C-section. My periods are regular. My next expected date is on 25th February. I would like to postpone my period for about 7 days due to personal reasons. I am occasionally breastfeeding and currently not on any hormonal contraception. Can I take Primolut-n? Also let me know when should I start and dos

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have been having irregular and delayed periods for some time now. Since my last delay(last period 18th dec 2025), I’ve been feeling excessive fatigue, sleepiness, hair fall, low appetite, heaviness after eating, low mood, and occasional sensitivity to cold. I also feel my face looks puffier than before and my vision feels slig

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Your symptoms are suggestive of Hypothyroidism. Please get your Thyroid profile and sonography of the lower abdomen done and consult a Gynaecologist or a General Physician with the report. ... Read More

My periods are like 12 days late my cycles are Sep 11 Oct 14 Nov 18 Dec 20 But for jan its delayed and I want to know y this happend

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Hi. There could be many reasons for delay in your periods. If it is not pregnancy, commonest reason is hormonal imbalance. It usually happens due to environmental stress, unhealthy food habits and se ... Read More

8 jan: condom got torn while having sex realized within 5 mins and pulled out, i fear some precum or some residual semen from last round could be present on the penis Took ipill on the 25th hour from sex Good bleeding happened within a week for three days But my normal period date which is 29 jan has passed and no periods yet and its 1feb now Wh

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My last period was on 9th December to 13 th December. I had non-ejaculatory sex on 31st December. I also had condoms during sex, but my partner put oil on condom and I know that makes latex weak. Still he wasn't able to ejaculate at all during the sex. My expected period was on 15th January. Still no periods came. Fir being sure I tested with prega

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Get BetaHCG test to confirm ... Read More

My period date is 5 day of month, last 2 year it's come on time, but this month it's delayed allmost 20 days . When my period come it's stay for 2 days. 1st day flow is good but on 2nd day flow is very less after that is gone. And this problem is happening from last 6months. Please suggest me what should I do. My all report are good . My hemoglobin

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Wts ur BMI ?need to further history pls connect ... Read More

I want to travel this week, I want to delay my periods, I am 24 years old, no hormonal issues or medicines, which medicine should I take? And how many times ?

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Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

I usually have a 29 day cycle. I got my last period on 12th December and had taken ipill after unprotected sex on 17th . This time I haven't got my periods till now . It's been almost a week . Also i did multiple upt tests of different brands over different days with morning sample . All came negative . What are the chances that it might be false

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17 th of Jan or December pls connect ... Read More

I would like to delay my periods for wedding. Can you please suggest what medicine to take and how to take them? How many tablets a day and for how long to take them? Also when should I expect my periods after stopping? I'm not on any other medicines. Thank you.

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Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

Getting irregular periods. My average cycle length is 45 days instead of 28 days. Once i got period after 72 days.

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Please consult Your cycles are not regular ... Read More

My last period was on 14th December and today it is 14th Jan. My periods have not come yet. I was sexually active on 27th And 31st. On both the days, my partner used Condoms. There was a time when he used the pulled out method but I took emergency contraceptive pill for safety. Now my periods are delayed. I am feeling breast tenderness, lower back

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Did you experience any kind of spotting after taking i pill.?. If your periods are regular,you can do urine pregnancy test or if irregular,b hcg blood test .. ... Read More

It's been 47 days I haven't got my periods. My tsh was 7.9 fifteen days ago and now it's come down to 5.7 but I'm still not getting periods. I also have Vitamin D deficiency which is 14.3 plz advice

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Hi doc, MY periods is regular every month..and I will get periods 5 days before the last pms.december 14th I got my periods I would like to delay my periods since I have a function to attend on 11 12 13 jan.Kindly let me know when to start primoult n Regards, Archana

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Issue: My periods are irregular and I'm having a LOT of difficulty trying to lose weight. For reference, I have been going through a lot so I will mention it here: When I went to get checked why my periods are missing, I came to know after doing a bloodtest in April that I was in the subclinical hypothyroid range, and I was in the Prediabetic range

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Your conditions are combined effects of Daily routine abnormalities,stress and thyroid dysfunction. Share your thyroid reports and weight and will plan accordingly. ... Read More

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