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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 took two i pills in one month in July and in July my periods came but in August it did not and i also tested twice which was negative but still my periods are not coming

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Taking the emergency pill more than once in a month can throw your cycle off for a month or two afterward. Your two negative tests are reassuring against pregnancy. ... Read More

Hi, i want to delay my periods for this month my date is on October 4th how to delay and when to take any medicine can you please suggest

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Yes, periods can be delayed for a specific event using a doctor-prescribed medication, and starting it a few days before your expected date usually works best. ... Read More

My periods are very regular but this is the first time I have delayed periods for 28 days now . I was prescribed meprate 10mg for 5 day course and its been 6 days since I have completed the course but still no periods . What should I do now.

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Finishing that hormone course without your period starting means it needs a second look from your doctor, not another round on your own. ... Read More

I don't get periods since 3 months And pregnancy test was neg I really feel very low. And very lazy Plz help me I don't have money to pay doctor and check I also feel so depressed

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Sometimes when u re in stress, when there is change in environmental factors , change in lifestyle - irregularitied can happen Also we have to evaluate any thyroid issue , pcos , prediabetic state , ... Read More

Hello Doctor. My period is 7 days late following a period of severe emotional stress. I had intercourse 12 days ago (5 days before my expected period). I am currently experiencing cramps, mood swings, and breast tenderness. I haven't taken a home pregnancy test yet. Please advise me on my next steps and what my options are." And doctors last month

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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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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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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 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

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