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Is stress one of the main reasons of delayed periods? Kindly suggest some home remedies for vaginal pain and white discharge?

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Hi. Yes stress causes irregular periods. Maintain local hygiene. Use v wash. If discharge is more then treatment required take online consultation directly for medicine and prescription. Take care ... Read More

My last periods on 6th nov and my last entire month extremely stress full because of my health issues like on and off fever, cough and stress full situations in personal life as well, and also taking doctor prescribed medicine for fever and cough, is that can be reason for delay currently I can see cloudy white discharge

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My body has been in fight or flight mode continuously for the past 3 weeks (constant palpitations that never stop). If I think about my heart palpitations, I get a panic attack that doesn't end even for hours till I somehow manage to fall asleep. It feels like a heart attack. Mentally I'm not anxious but my body feels so uncomfortable. I don't know

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Yes stress can cause delay in periods. Also you are showing symptoms of anxiety. Please consult psychiatrist and take medication for your symptoms. ... Read More

Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. My last period started on 23rd March. I have PCOS, so my periods are usually irregular, but this time I'm worried. Around 20th April, I had an intimate moment with my partner — just outer rubbing, no penetration, and no ejaculation inside. But I’m still anxious. Since then, I’ve been experiencing b

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I have missed my periods twice last time when i got periods for stomach ace i took medicine named mephalpass (i dont remember name correctly) after that my periods got disturbed. what should i do now ?

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Due to stress periods are definitely affected ... Read More

I didn't get my periods and I am not even pregnant but i am going through a lot of tensions and stress ..is that the reason my periods are getting delayed

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My periods are delayed by 4 days and i am recently very stressed out and i am having enormous back pain

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In case if u r sexually active, rule of pregnancy first .. If u r not suspecting pregnancy take medicine for withdrawal... For more details connect directly or with EVACARE CLINIC, Mulund, Mumbai ... Read More

How much delayed periods are normal And how long can stress delay periods ? Pls guide mine is 1 week delayed

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Can stress delay periods. I will have 30th day of cycle tomorrow. All symptoms of periods but haven't had them yet?

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Hi. I want to know whether stress can delay periods. My date my was on 28th june (given a normal 28-day circle). Last period had started on 1st of June. My periods are regular in general. Presently I'm quite stressed with work. And also because period isn't on time. So, stress isn't decreasing. Please suggest.

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Yes in some person stress can delay the period and in some people causes early period.If you are sexually active then do pregnancy test either by urine or blood.Blood test is more reliable and accurat ... Read More

I am travelling next week. I am expected to get my periods around that time. I do not want that. How to delay it safely? I am not on any birth control.

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You will have to connect for a prescription understanding that prescriptions are not provided in the free question answer section ... Read More

I had unprotexted sex on 14 th april 2026. On 15th april I had I pill within 12 hours. On 27 I got my periods lasting 5 days . After that no periods In may 2026. On 3rd june I did home pregnancy test . It was negative . When can I expect my next cycle as my cycle has always been regular .

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Emergency pills are known to cause irregular vaginal bleeding and delayed periods Hence Date of next period is un predictable ... Read More

Hello Dr. I am 32 year female. With PCOS history, my periods was on may 16 th periods delayed did upt on 27 may its negative, I started deviry 10 mg since 3days And I stoped today is jun 2nd still as periods didn't came yet

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After stopping Divery,it takes 2 to 7 days for periods to start. ... Read More

I had unprotected sex on 14th april 2026. After that on 15th april I took i pill . On 27th april I got my normal periods with my normal flow for 5 days . No sex after that. Now its june 2nd but no periods yet . My periods has always been regular . Is there a chance of pregnancy ?

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I had protected sex on 23rd may ,while having sex the penis somehow slipped away and the condom remained in my vagina. After that I entirely retrieved it from the vagina. On that day My partner didn't pre-cum also. My period approximate date is 27th of month. I had a pregnancy test on 30th may it results negative. But till now I didn't have my peri

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Either wait for few days more or take medicine to get your period. Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

My sister's wedding is on June 7th. Based on my period tracking app, my next period is likely between June 6-8. My cycle is usually 29-30 days, and periods last 3 days, maximum 5 days. My last period started on May 7th, 2026. I have never taken medication to delay/advance periods before. During periods I get stomach cramps for 1-2 days. On workdays

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If u have low bp issues, taking hormones may affect you...still some types of medications can be given ,as per your weight , family history, built up and ultrasounds...may kindly visit once for timel ... Read More

Hello Docs, I had protected sex on 17/05/26. My usual period date is on 19 of every month. But its 29th may today still no periods though after doing protected sex and there was no signs of torn of condom. Please help me with this. Is there any chance of pregnancy?

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Kindly do urine pregnancy test first. ... Read More

My periods got delayed my due date is 15 th of the month and on 30 i had sex with my partner no ejacuation in vagina but my periods got delayed by 5 days. I am having all symptoms of periods having gastric issue also . I cant arrange pregnancy kit test current i am at that place

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I didn't get my periods for 43 days.Any medicines I can take to get periods or any other suggestions

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I am a 37-year-old unmarried woman. I first noticed symptoms of PCOS when I was 31. Until recently, my menstrual cycles were regular, occurring every 28–30 days, with a flow lasting only 2 days. Over the past two months, my periods have been delayed, coming on 31 days, and this month my period has not yet started despite it being 31 days alre

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Up to 35 days is ok.its not too irregular.ur fhances ro conceive wil not dimkmish much but need some blood tests and detailed scan to determine it.u can get pre conceptional counselling and i can sugg ... Read More

Hi, I need to travel for 3 days.. my expected period date is 19th May. I need to delay my period for 3 days. When should i start taking primolut n tablet? What should be the dosage?? How many times a day? Till what date?

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Please connect to any gynecologist before taking medication ... Read More

“My period date is 11 May, but I want to delay my periods because of my wedding. Which medicine would be best for me to take?”

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The medications taken to delay periods work best when taken 5-7 days prior to periods date... If you want a prescription kindly connect ... Read More

“I am 17 years old. My period is expected on May 7. I want to delay it for 1 week due to travel. Is it safe? What medicine should I take and when should I start?”

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

I had my last period on 4th April before that I had my period on 7th March and before that on 4th February I had protected sex on 19th April and haven't received my periods yet for the month of May yet

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Hi good afternoon Thnxs for your question If you missed ur regular period than do urinary pregnancy test with morning sample and inform me result so that I can advise u in better way For further guida ... Read More

Mujhe periods nahi aa rhe 2 month se pregnancy test main bhi fain line light pink aaya hain mujhe guide dijye

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Get BetaHCG test to confirm. ... Read More

Periods delayed by 6 days. My LMP was from 29 March to 2 April. According to my cycle tracker, I was supposed to get my periods on 25 April, but today is 1 May and I still haven’t got them. I took a home pregnancy test and it came back negative. I also took an iPill emergency contraceptive on 24 April. Could the delay be because of the iPill, or sh

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I pill Induced delay. Allow some time for the hormonal reset. ... Read More

Hi, my periods are delayed by 4 days. I took a home pregnancy test (Prega News) and it came out negative. Has anyone experienced this before or knows what could be the reason?

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I was expecting my period on the 22nd, but it has been delayed. Before that, I had physical contact on April 3 and April 14, both with protection. After the contact on April 14, I also took an i-pill. I took proper rest as well. On April 27, I did a pregnancy test and the result was negative. Now my period is still not coming, so I am worried about

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You can take medicine to get your period . Consult for prescription please ... Read More

I had my periods on 25th Dec Then I had a delayed period in Jan, I saw a doctor as there was probable cyst in Dec USG Doc gave some tests which seemed normal, then she prescribed me crina ncr ( 5 days, twice a day) and I got my periods 4 days after stopping the dose, on 13th Feb On March I got my period on 13th, then I did a routine USG and no cys

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Period will happen after a week of stopping medicine. So wait for few days. ... Read More

My last period started on 13 February and I have not had my periods since then. I have mild cramps almost daily like period cramps, and it often feels like my periods are about to start but no bleeding happens. I want to know if this could be due to hormonal imbalance, delayed ovulation, stress, or PCOS, and whether I may need treatment or a prog

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Kindly do a usg and if sexually active urine pregnancy test and then connect ... Read More

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