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I got a late periods.. after two or three months i got a periods.. what its causes and how will i overcome this.

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Commonest cause is anovulation. Have u gained weight recently. That would impact Ur periods.check another 2 cycles. If they too r irregular then u can start treatment ... Read More

Hello, I have a question. Does late periods is sign of pregnancy? I want to know. And how much late is normal? Thank you

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Yes delayed periods could be due to pregnancy too You cn do a urine pregnancy test to confirm if you are pregnant or not if you are already overdue or missed ypur periods by even one day. ... Read More

My test is negative both the times and my periods are 9 days late. What to do? Any suggestions may help🙏. It's first time that my periods are this much late.

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Occassionally periods can be delayed. Better to consult online and discuss, to get an idea about the reason. ... Read More

How late can periods be as a result of stress? My periods have been late for seven days now and it's true that I had been stressed. Is it because of that only?

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Got ur concern but it's common n Nothing rule for d same, stress n any fever n Hb % can ulter date of menses so relax if you didn't engaged in unprotected sex. ... Read More

What is the reason behind the late periods??? Every month my periods date was 24th but since last 2 months it becoming late !!

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Avoid fried food and spicy Water intake more Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ... Read More

Having my periods late... Is there any problem.. I'm worried about it...what i do about my periods not on time

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If you hv been sexually active first do a urine pregnancy test. If negative just wait for spontaneous resumption of periods After that do an ultrasound pelvis ... Read More

Last month periods were 8 days late and this month it is 11 day and still I m waiting for my periods

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If you are sexually active do a urine pregnancy test. Other causes of delayed periods can be pcos , thyroid disorders , hormonal imbalance , ovarian cysts etc. Consult directly for further discussion ... Read More

Hiii.. Doctor… thanks for your reply… Plz tell...me tablet name… for getting late periods… and also sugget me… how to get periods regularly…..

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Doctor consultation is must Get done ultrasonography to rule out the pcod and tsh and serum prolactin level also.if all reports normal take medicine for withdrawal bleeding . ... Read More

My periods are late by 9 days. What all can be the reasons for this? How do i get them at the earliest?

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If u r sexually active then do a urine pregnancy test. If not this delay can b due to Stress, thyroid, obesity, etc. Get an ultrasound done and thyroid profile. ... Read More

I had unsafe sex with my husband last month then I took unwanted72 and I started my periods after 7 days late. Now this month I have three days late in my periods. Can I I have late periods bcoz I took medicine last month?

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UPT is advisable ... Read More

LMP was 19 sept., I had unprotected sex on 20 sept and took ipill. Right now it's my 45th day of cycle with no periods. My normal cycle was 33-36days. i have history of PCOS in which my cycles went for 49-50 days for which I took cabergoline in January for 3 months. Also, I did 3 UPT at home. Recent one being on 44th day, all 3 was negative. What'

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Taking an emergency pill like this can push your next period back by days to two weeks on its own, and your PCOS history already makes your cycles less predictable. Three negative home tests, the late ... Read More

I was sexually active 12 days ago. This time, my period was 3 days late, and it started today. I'm experiencing cramps, but the flow is lighter than it usually is. What does this mean? Is this normal, and will my period continue for the usual 5 days, or is there still a risk of pregnancy?

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A period that is lighter and a few days late, after sex about two weeks before, can still be a normal cycle, but it can also be an early pregnancy change such as implantation bleeding. Since pregnancy ... Read More

We had protected sex at night but still I had a doubt so I took ipill tablets immediately the next day around 12 noon.. . so my question is can tablets be the reason for delay in periods. Will I get periods on time or late or early?? Please guide ...

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The emergency contraceptive pill you took carries a high dose of hormone, and shifting your next period earlier or later than usual is a well known, expected effect of it, not a sign of a problem. The ... Read More

Meko August 17ko periods aaiye thi periods end huye thi 20 fire sex bhi unprotected nhii tha but hume doubte tha isliye maine i pill khai firr meko periods 29 August ko aa gye aur 1 mai ktm huye aur abhi tk periods nhi aaiye hai Mere periods 20 days late ho gye hai blood test bhi negative hai toh kya mai Norethisterone le sakti huu kuki ye 1st time

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A missed period 20 days after taking an emergency contraceptive pill is common. These pills often disrupt your next one or two cycles, and your negative pregnancy test makes this unlikely to be a new ... Read More

My last period was on September 1st, usually my period cycle is 30 days , i was supposed to get my next period on September 30 , today its october 8th, i am late for my periods, i tested hcg 3 times, on october 2nd, october 4th and october 7th , all the three tests were negative. I have pcod but still i never had late periods , is it because of pco

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Three negative urine HCG tests taken several days apart make pregnancy very unlikely, even though a test can occasionally be falsely negative very early on. With PCOD, delayed ovulation can push a per ... Read More

My period date is 30th September and i am mostly on time. I am going on a trip from 30th sept to 3rd oct, so i want to delay my periods. so please suggest a medicine and describe the way to take it.

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Delaying periods is possible with a prescription medicine, but which one and when to start it depends on your exact date and health history. ... Read More

I had sex for the last time on August 30, and I took an i-Pill about 2 hours later. Normally, I get my periods after the 20th of every month, but this time I started bleeding on September 8. However, it has only been light, on-and-off spotting since then, and it hasn’t completely stopped. I’m having a little bleeding every day. What cou

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Emergency contraceptive pills often disrupt your next cycle, and spotting like this for a few weeks afterward is common on its own. If it continues past another week or turns heavy, please see your gy ... Read More

Actually my periods have not come by last 2 months Also after unprotected intercourse on 23-26 july i missed my periods on 6 August On 20 august i have done pregnancy blood test in the results is 1.24 and also done three urine home pregnancy test which is also negative But my periods still not come

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Your reports so far don't suggest pregnancy, but two months without a period is worth its own look, since stress, weight change, PCOS or thyroid shifts can all delay cycles this long. ... 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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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

Periods are 7 days late 2 upt negative done on day 36 and 41 what to do Unprotected sex on day 14,35,36,39 of cycle LMP- 23 June

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Kindly connect for consultation ... Read More

Hii doc..i want to know can Normal T3 and T4 but 7.8 TSH value can cause irregular period and missed periods. Prolonged spotting like more than a month while missed periods..

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I didn't get my periods it been 2 weeks last month I got the same problem the doctor prescribed me the medicine and told me it's because of stress

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You need to do a few tests . Kindly connect for further advice ... Read More

My periods are missing since 3 week also in previous month my periods was more than 20 days late and in this month more than 3 week late. I checked tha pregnancy but is was negative 3 times

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You can take medicine to get your period. Get ultrasound scan and blood test to know the reason for delayed period. Consult for prescription please. ... Read More

Hello doctor, I am facing from late periods, I got my periods yesterday after 40 days but there was just few spottings and then the bleeding stopped. I am facing from high weakness, nausea and low on appetite.

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Kindly connect as few details are missing ... Read More

Hi doc, I'm a student . I had my last period on 9th June. It's already almost about 1 month... But I see symptoms of getting periods on time this time... And this is not the first time that I'm getting my periods late .. it always happens like this. I get my periods correctly only when I do physical exercise. If I do exercise, I will get my period

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You need to understand that up to 37 day cycle is considered normal Since you had your last period on June wait till 16 of july It's still no periods you can take a medicine to help you get your per ... Read More

I had protected intercourse on the 4th day of my periods. I have regular cycle. I have been in a little stress lately and i have pcos too and gained a little weight. Yesterday there was some brownish discharge, since few days stomach cramps and leg is paining. Am i pregnant or it's periods symptoms.

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It was safe period, no chances of pregnancy Wait for menses to start ... Read More

I had sex in last days of periods probably like on 6-7th day. Now I can't understand whether my periods are delayed or i am pregnant. Last month my periods came 10 days late. Before that my periods were regular. This month they are around 7 days late. I can't use medical kit to check the pregnancy or go to any dr. How do i know whether it's late pe

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Connect for further advice ... Read More

3 days late periods Had protected intercourse on 4th day of my periods Is it possible that i am pregnant

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No. Sex during menses doesn't make you pregnant. But better avoid sexual activity during menses ... Read More

I already wrote earlier that we did no intercourse or genital contact. She just rubbed my genital part with her hand. I ejaculated but it was not directed towards her vulva and her legs were closed. It occurred on 2nd may and it was the 23rd day of her menstrual cycle. Her Bleeding Started on 6th may as per schedule and continued till 9th may. She

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There is no concern of pregnancy ... Read More

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