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For the last month my wife is experiencing a change in her menstrual cycle. Till December her cycle was 26 but from January month and this month her period is delayed. What could be the reason for this sudden change in cycle? Doctors say that everything is fine as the egg is traced out in perfect position.

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My wedding date is falling on my day off my menstrual cycle. Can I get the my cycle moved before the actual date?

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My period is starting after 40 days and this month it dint stop even after 1 week...every day little bleeding is there in clots

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Wait for few more days if it continues like that get done ultrasonography to know the exact pathology of uterus.After consulting to gynaecologist take medicine also. ...  Read More

Please guide me exact day of ovulation,to have sex for best chance of getting pregnant as I have my l.m.p. on 30th July after 40 day gap.

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If your menses are slightly irregular one cannot predict exact day of ovulation. You can use ovulation kits to know it. Consult a gynaecologist for better understanding. ...  Read More

Hi, Last two cycles menstural cycle changed to 24 days from 28 days. Is it common or should undergo any tests.

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Irregular periods, heavier or lighter bleeding, and changes in the length of your cycle. Which medicine should I take to stop spotting .

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Hi ma'am, its a relevant question. However in your case, considering your age, i would not recommend any hormonal pills to stop bleeding. You may have irregular cycles and lighter bleeding which can b ...  Read More

My period came almost 2 days late and it's not as heavy as it should be for a first day... Did my cycle just change from 27 to 29 days or should I be worried?

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Hello Since i started menstruation, it has been about 35 days long cycle. Even when i had pcod, the length of cycle never changed, just number of days of bleeding reduced from 5 to 3. For last 1 year, i had induced cycles as i was trying to concieve. I stopped medication after i failed to concieve in last cycle. This cycle was my natural cycle afte

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Hello! Your body will try and adjust to bring back your normal cycle duration. You would have had a 26 day cycle woth medications. But without, you can expect a longer cycle. Take care! ...  Read More

Irregular periods, heavier or lighter bleeding, and changes in the length of your cycle. Please suggest medicine to stop lighter bleeding/ spotting.

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Irregular periods are due to variety of causes untill then u can have Oral Contraceptive pill which is used for a broad therapy in gynaecology. ...  Read More

Hi, I'm hoping you can help. My cycles has been extremely regular (30 days) for the last 5 years, but suddenly changed. My last two cycles have been 50 days long at least, with the bleeds going from 7 days to 5 and then less than one. I was wondering what could be causing this? I'm not on any kind of birth control, and also taken a pregnancy test

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Sudden changes in cycle could be due to many problems It could be due to harmon It could be due to drugs taken Could be due to changes in organs in pelvis Or liver You have to consult a gynaecolog ...  Read More

My periods are late. My menstrual cycle is generally irregular. And in this month, my periods are late by more than a week and still not got it. I have visited the doctors before as I keep having menstruation related issues 😭. What should I do?

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Irregular periods that are now more than a week late can happen for several reasons, hormonal imbalance, stress, and significant weight change are the common ones at your age, and a condition like PCO ...  Read More

I am breastfeeding mother of 10 month old girl..is it safe to take primolute n to delay menstrual cycle?

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Delaying your period while breastfeeding needs care, since hormonal tablets can affect your milk supply. This isn't something to start on your own without your doctor's input. ...  Read More

I have since the last few months noticed that my cycle length has changed. Earlier it was 28 days now it is somewhere between 36 to 40 days. What could be the reason.

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My genral menses were for about 4-5 days but since last month its 8-9 days and then i got my periods again within 15 days for 9-10 days now. The bleeding is less but for so many days. I am stressed and want to know what is happening with me and what do i need to do to fix this. Also i see some major changes in my weight in past 7-8 months. Is a hor

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This does sound hormonal. Get TSH, FSH, LH, prolactin and pelvic ultrasound done. PCOS is very common at your age and causes exactly this — irregular long cycles with weight changes. Stress can also ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, For the last two menstrual cycles, I've been experiencing sudden, extremely severe period pain along with diarrhea on the first day of my period. The pain becomes so intense that painkillers like Meftal-Spas don't help more they worsen the pain, and I've needed injections for relief. My menstrual flow has also changed. One cycle was un

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My last menstrual period was from 22nd to 25th May. Due to contraceptive failure, I took an Unwanted 72 pill on 27th May, within a few hours of the incident. I experienced withdrawal bleeding starting on 2nd June, and it is still continuing. Until yesterday, I was having abdominal pain and leg pain, but since this morning, I have been experiencing

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My periods has shifted to a 30 day cycle from past 2 months from initial 26-28 days cycle. Is this normal? And how can I get my cycle back to 26-28 days. Please suggest.

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Hello sir/mam My daughter 10year old April 10 .she had first menstrual period started.may 1st she had second menstrual period.today may 24 she had third menstrual period it's normal or any problem.please I want answer.

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Its normal. Period is irregular for a year or so ,it will be normal after that ...  Read More

I have pcod, my hair is falling, beard is growing on my chin, fat is accumulating around my stomach, I also have acne. After getting the test done, it was found that the testosterone level had also increased.There is also less insulin in the body.Feel like eating food all day long.Prolonged menstrual period .

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Hormonal evaluation needed , tsh , prolactin Evaluation of bmi And plan for hormonal treatment ...  Read More

Menstrual periods of my 11 years old daughter is started. Is it normal age for the cycle to start in girls ?

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6th day of my menstrual cycle any chances of getting pregnant and my cycle kay vary sometimes but 28-35 days

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Nope...you are safe during this time... Consult for better and further evaluation ...  Read More

I have taken unwanted 72 on 7 January and my last periods on 23 dec to 27 dec and yesterday I bleed and had cramp and back pain as this is periods or something else. And bleeding and all symptoms are like regular periods so mw cycle is stated or not??

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I didnt get my periods from last 10 days and i m very worried about it...my cycle are very inconsistent

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Do pregnancy test if you are sexually active. You can take medicine to get your period. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

I had sex on day 8 but I didn't have any discharge till day 13. Generally I have a cycle of 30 days but sometimes it's more than 30 days. According to my partner he didn't ejaculate inside me completely. I didn't have any slippery discharges also but I had sexual urges for 4-5 days. Today I am on day 20 and have a creamy white discharge that is dry

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Kindly provide a little more history. In case you miss the periods. Do a urine pregnancy test .. consult for detailed history. Thanks giving ...  Read More

I am 37 years old. my period cycles are regular 28 days. For last 2-3 months I am getting periods much earlier in 21 -22 days. Also I am spotting once or twice in a day five days before periods. Please advise

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Your symptoms could be due to underlying hormonal imbalance or other causes like polyps or fibroids. You need to consult a gynecologist for further evaluation and treatment according to the cause. ...  Read More

My menstrual cycle is 40 days ... I got my tests done for the thyroid, hormonal imbalance.... Everything is normal... My hb is low... My cycle was 34-35 days before, then it became 40 days... From last month... My doctor said it's normal...she asked for a few tests, but they all came normal... Really not understanding the problem...

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Hello, 5 to 6 days before my actual period cycle starts, I see the flow once or twice a day when I go to the washroom and in between that it's normal. After 5 to 6 days when mi actual menstrual cycle starts the flow is normal like everytime I go to the washroom i see the blood flow. Why is it that few days before I see it once a day mostly when I g

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Before 2023 I have 6 days menstrual cycle In between 2023-2025 I have 5 days menstrual cycle In 2025 I have 4 days menstrual cycle , 2016 I have diagnosed PCOS and slightly elevated TSH ( borderline..like 4 .56 )and severely vitamin -D deficiency...I have lost weight 2020-2022 about 15 kg now days I have lost inches but not weight...my menstrual cy

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I had intercourse on July 3rd, and my period was expected to start around July 5th. It has now been 7 days since my expected period date, and I haven’t gotten it yet. My menstrual cycle is usually quite regular and rarely delayed by 7+days. There was no ejaculation during intercourse, but I’m still a bit concerned about the delay. Could

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My menstrual cycle has been delayed for 15 days.

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