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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

Hello doctor, I'm reaching out on behalf of my girlfriend. She is extremely panicked and absolutely terrified about a possible pregnancy, so we need your guidance Here is her exact medical timeline: 7th July: Her natural periods started. 11th July: We were intimate (there was NO direct ejaculation inside). 12th July (11:00 AM): She took an i

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

I'm 22 years old. I'm around 5'6 and weigh 52 kgs. I usually get my periods pretty regularly. ( 29-31 days every month) but I joined the gym this month and my due date was over 3 days ago and i still haven't got my period. It's the 34th day today. I go to the gym around 4 days a week and workout at home for the rest of the days. I used to have ir

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Till February 2026 my periods used to come on time. But suddenly since March 2026 my periods started becoming irregular. This month my periods is 20 days late. I am not sexually active. What to do?

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Hormonal evaluation and ultrasound should be done Connect for consultation ... Read More

My Periods are delayed for almost 9 days, got my last periods on 8th Jul and it lasted for 4 days. Average length of my cycle is 30-34 days . I have been sexually active with my partner but it was with protection barrier, in last days of my cycle yes tried withdrawal method as well. I have taken home pregnancy test twice yesterday, first time it wa

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Do beta hcg blood test for confirmation ... Read More

Her periods window for every month is normally from 9th to 11th She had sex with her boyfriend on August 1 It was an unprotected sex and the ejaculation was completely external . But she feared and the boy suggested her to take ( i - pill ) she took the i pill in the next 1 to 2 hours And now today is August 15 and she had not got her periods da

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Had unprotected intercourse on May 24 and took i-pill within 10 hours. I had no spotting or bleeding afterward. My periods usually come between the 6th and 10th of each month. On June 6, I had a period which is a bit heavy than the usual flow for 4–5 days and stopped. Could this have been spotting or was it a regular period? My next period ca

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U can wait for ur periods to resume... ... Read More

This month my periods got missed my date was 25-26 and it is now 5 august still i didn't get my periods started . I was sexually active also so i have done 3 test all of were negetive . So what could it be ? Why i am not getting my periods ?

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Confirm with BetaHCG test. Take medicine to get your period. Ultrasound scan and blood test to know the reason. Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

Hello experts My wife period cycle is delayed for more than 10 days. We had Intercourse on 17july and due date of her periods is 21st July. We had ruled out pregnancy by urine testing kit and through beta HCG blood test. What can be the possible reasons for not having periods ? Is there any thing to worry about ? Should I wait for more time or sh

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You have to do ultrasound scan and blood test to know the reason for delayed period. She can take medicine to get her period. ... Read More

LMP-23 June Unprotected sex on 27,28,29 July Ipill taken on 28 July UPT negative on 2nd august Today is day 42 of my cycle and still no periods

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Since the pregnancy test is negative the reason for the delay is intake of the emergency pill You can take a medicine to help you get your period ... Read More

My Daughter got her first period in April 2026.After that Till June 2026 periods were Regular but now in july her periods didn't arrive.Her last period was on 23rd June. What could be the reason.what should I give her.

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I took an i-Pill in April, and I got my period about 20 days later. In May, instead of a normal period, I had spotting that continued for around 20 days. I consulted a doctor at that time and had the recommended tests done; all the results were normal. I was prescribed medication to stop the spotting, which I took as advised. In June, I got my per

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Its a common side effect after I pill...kindly connect for better evaluation and treatment ... Read More

I am 25 F, I have not got periods in last 2 months and my weight is also increasing and breast size has also increased I dont know why... ovaries should polycystic changes will I have a baby in future.

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See a gynaec dr and take treatment for pcod.check serum prolactin and Tsh, Lh and FSHand testosterone ... Read More

Hi, My lmp was 13th june 2026. I had contact on July 5th. My periods are missing this month. Today date is 28th July. On 24th July a very tiny gestation sac was seen in uterus. On 27th July the beta HCG test is showing less than 2. I am very confused. What should I do now.

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Do a TVS scan after about a week ... Read More

My last period was on May 24th. I took Meprate 10mg tablets for 5 days starting from July 18th, but I still haven't gotten my period. I have taken a pregnancy test around 20 times and it is negative

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The wait period after completing the course is up to 10 days wait till 28th that is today If still no periods repeat a pregnancy test Did you take one tablet or two tablets in a day? ... Read More

My last date was 1st June but till date my periods haven't yet. I had protected sex last week of June and 2nd July. Should I do a test?

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Yes, since your period is delayed, you should do a urine pregnancy test, even though you had protected intercourse. ... Read More

My daughter is not getting her periods for past 2 months her periods date were ended on 19 march then got on 2nd may and hasnt got it till now , also she had medicine medoxyprogestrone 5mg for 5 days and 5 days has passed now but no periods she feels like having periods and has some cramps as she has in her periods but no blood can anyone guide me

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Wait for another 5days If still no period then better to take ultrasonography of lower abdomen ... Read More

I always have regular cycle my periods are delayed by 4 days and pregnancy test is negative. Having back pain and leg pain.

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My last date was 1st June, I have protected sex on 2nd July. I only have leg pains but the periods haven't arrived yet. What should I do now ?

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Wait for one week and do urine pregnancy test ... Read More

Ok so I had intercourse on 16th May I think around 2-3 days I supposed to be ovulating but took an i pill then I started to bleed and cramps from 31 may to 4 june Now my july periods are delayed by 8 days what should I do

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You need a pregnancy test understanding the failure rate of emergency contraceptive pills If it is negative you can take a medicine to help you get your periods ... Read More

My Periods got delayed as from last 2 months it started on 1st of each month but today is 6th so 5 days there is a delay I had taken sleeping pills for almost 10-12 days as suffering from a sleeping disorder Female 36 years Mother of 2 years old baby boy Sexualy active also Kindly suggest

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If you are sexually active the first and foremost thing you should do is urine pregnancy test. Connect after you have done the test ... Read More

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