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Delay in periods
“Hello Doctor, I am Vaishali, 20 years old. I had intercourse around 27th February. My periods came normally on 18th March with proper flow. Now in April, my expected period around 18th is delayed by about 6 days. I am having mild lower abdominal pain occasionally. Recently my sleep cycle has been disturbed and I have been under some stress. Please advise if this is a normal hormonal delay or if I need any tests/check-up.”
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Delay in period is due to various reasons , stress , hormonal imbalances , ovarian cyst or any other pelvic pathology . As u r saying your period was normal after unprotected intercouse . It decreased possibility of pregnancy . However to be 100 percent sure u need to do b hcg test if second period don’t come after 1 week or so . Meanwhile try to reduce stress . Have healthy meal . . And maintain periods date calendar . So u can know about your cycle variability very well . And when to consult doctor
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6 days delay is.okay.
Wait for one more week
As if u were saying , reduce stress and try to have good sleep.
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balanced diet, excercises and yoga
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maintain menstrual calendar
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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24 to 38 days variation is normal usually
Get a urine pregnancy Test done to be sure
If still you dont get periods and upt is negative
You can consult for prescription to get periods
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Stress can be one of the cause for delayed periods.Any other history of intercourse?history of irregular periods?connect for discussion.
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
Gynecologist
23 yrs exp
Chandigarh
A cycle length beyond 37 is abnormal and needs to be investigated
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Dr. Prateeksha B S
Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
You do a pregnancy test anyway
If it's negative then you can do hormonal test as well
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Get urine pregnancy test to confirm.
If negative you can take medicine to get your period.
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Dr. Sophia Yasmeen
Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Mahabubnagar
Get urine pregnancy test done
If it's negative you can take pills to get your periods
Pls connect for prescription
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Dr. Pendekanti Malleswari
Obstetrician
24 yrs exp
Bangalore
Your details suggests the Stress could be the reason for delay. You can wait 1 to 2 weeks. If any suspicion of pregnancy do a pregnancy test.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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