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I want to delay my periods for the next 20 days (25th nov to 15th dec) due to a game tournament. Last month my periods were on 21st October. This month they have not arrived yet. Can deviry be used to delay the periods or any other medicine should be taken instead?

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yes it delays but if endometrial thickness is far about the expected number then there can be chance of period even when on control pills ...  Read More

I was getting my regular periods but since 20 days periods are being delayed and i dint had any sex. only i was sick in between where doctor has given me medicine n injection which i have taken for my migran. my engagement is coming want to get my periods immediately .

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May b bcoz of the medicines n illness ur periods are delayed ...  Read More

Hi, I am having irregular period from last 6 months with scanty bleeding. I got my last cycle on 20th April 2017. Today if we calculate the cycle of 30 days, my periods got delayed by 20 days. Please suggest what should I do. Regards, Priya

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get a pregnancy test done ...  Read More

My last period came on 5th of may after that I have still not got my periods I have done the pregnancy test at home but however it was negative and I feel little bit of pain in my stomach but not the pain of periods and I am totally confused now what to do and because of delay in my period I am getting boils on my thighs and underarms is this somet

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If your period cycle are irregular then kindly consult for the same for further management ...  Read More

I have pcod for years and I have been taking dronis 20 for last 6 months to regulate periods. However I haven't had my period since discontinuing 24 day pack. Usually I would get periods within 3-4 days but this time it's been 10 days. can you please suggest some medication to induce periods also l have taken pregnancy test which was negative.

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Connect please ...  Read More

I check the kit and it shows negative so should i take meprate medicine or not as my date was around 26 -30 last month i haven't got my periods

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wait till 24 hours of missed period.. ...  Read More

I am having Dronis 20.. I had for 24 days and then stopped. Today is 5th day after stopping but still periods did not start.. Last month it stated within the 4 days. So I am little worried.. Please help and also kindly let me know from when to start my next Dronis 20 packet. Thank you.

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I am 20 years old and i want to delay my periods for 10 days. How can I delay them? Want medical advice.

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It will depend on your last date of periods. You will need progesterone to delay. You can see a gynaecologist or consult online as prescription is not possible in open questions ...  Read More

My periods are delayed by 20 days am i pregnant. If I am pregnant how to kill it

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You should do a urine pregnancy test to confirm your pregnancy and abortion without a proper reason is considered illegal by the MTP Act ...  Read More

Periods delayed for more than 20 days; pregnancy test is negative Should She consult doctor? What can be the reason for delay of its not pregnancy

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The delay in periods can be due to many reasons. first get ultrasound lower abdomen done and thyroid profile. It will be better to consult a doctor . ...  Read More

Last time period came 15 september and pain occurred 2-3 ago but periods not come just 1_2 black blood drop come

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A gap of about a month since your last period, with only a couple of dark spotting drops and some cramping, usually points to either a delayed ovulation this cycle or an early pregnancy. Dark spotting ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 21 years old. My last proper period was from 13th to 17th August 2026. Since then, I haven't had a proper menstrual period. My previous period dates were: - May 18–22 - June 8–12 - July 5–9 - August 13–17 I stopped taking emergency contraceptive pills in March 2026. In March only I had taken Divery when my

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A gap like this after fairly regular cycles is usually not PCOS when there's no weight gain, acne or excess hair, as you've described. More likely causes at your age are stress, a change in weight or ...  Read More

I had protected intercourse on 6 September then I had periods on 7 September after which I got infected with bilateral Aom on 22 sept it was severe and after which o had severe constipation for which I've taken Duroc flex last week. My sleep cycle was disrupted I sleep around 3-4 at night and I do work from home job. When I will get my periods?its

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A period delay of several weeks like this is usually explained by what you've been through this past month. A severe ear infection, antibiotics, disrupted sleep and stress can all push ovulation later ...  Read More

I missed my periods it been 2 months now. I have thyroid and I took ipill few times. I took home test thrice and it came negative. What should be my next step?

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Three negative tests make pregnancy very unlikely. Frequent use of the emergency pill disrupts your cycle for a few months, and your thyroid can add to that delay. Your weight can also play a role in ...  Read More

My sister’s last period started on 17th August, and her periods have been delayed quite significantly this time. She is not sexually active, and this is the first time she has experienced such a long delay, as her cycles have usually been regular. I’m a little worried about her health. Could you please advise me on what we should do and

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An eight-week delay in your period, especially when your cycles are usually regular and you're not sexually active, is unusual and worth checking. Common causes at your age include stress, a change in ...  Read More

My last period started on 27 August. I usually get my period every month, but I don't know my exact cycle length. On 23 September, I had genital contact with a male partner. There was an attempt at vaginal entry, but as far as I know, the penis did not actually enter the vagina. There was no ejaculation inside the vagina. My period has not started

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Since there's a real chance you could be pregnant, starting Norate-10 CR to bring on a period isn't advisable until pregnancy is actually ruled out. A urine test done only 13 days after contact can st ...  Read More

My period started on August 17 and ended on August 20. After that, I had sex, but it was not unprotected. However, we were still worried about the possibility of pregnancy, so I took an i-Pill. I got bleeding/periods again on August 29, which ended on September 1. Since then, I haven’t had my period. I’m currently having slight brownish spotting/wh

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Taking an emergency contraceptive pill like i-Pill commonly delays or disrupts the next period by days to weeks, which is very likely what's causing this. The bleed you had from August 29 to September ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my last abortion was completed 1 month and 5 days ago. Today morning, I did a home pregnancy test and the result is completely negative. I do not have any physical symptoms like abdominal pain or bleeding right now. Due to some personal family reasons, I want to start my periods as soon as possible. Please advise me a safe medicine to

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Your period hasn't returned yet, but at five weeks post-abortion you're still inside the normal window. Most periods restart within four to six weeks, and your negative pregnancy test with no pain or ...  Read More

Hello ma'am/sir, I had unprotected sex on Day 3 of my periods, took ipil within 10 hours of the act. Since I took the ipill my bleeding stopped the following day. After 3-4 days, I saw withdrawal bleeding with lasted for around 4-5 days. I got UTI later for which i consulted a gynac and it cured within 5 days. On Day 16 and Day 19 of my cycle, I ha

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Your periods can shift after taking ipill, sometimes by one to three weeks. A single dose disrupting your next cycle like this is common and not unusual. ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am 31 years old female. My last period was on 10th August, and today is 25th September, so my periods are delayed by more than one month. I have checked pregnancy test at home and it is negative. I have a history of irregular periods earlier also. At present I have no fever, no severe abdominal pain, no white discharge and no other

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A missed period for over a month with a negative test, especially with your history of irregular cycles, is more often hormonal than a sign of pregnancy. ...  Read More

My female friend missed her periods which were supposed to start on 18 sept... We were in physical contact on 10 and 15 sept... What could be the reason for this delay?

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A week's delay after unprotected contact could be a possible pregnancy, or simply a cycle running late from stress, which happens even without any risk. ...  Read More

I will be going on a trek and my periods date falls on the trek dates. I want to delay my periods for 2 days. Can i do that? And will there be any consequences?

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Delaying your period for a short trip is often possible with a doctor prescribed medicine, but it works best started several days before your date. ...  Read More

Since 2020 when I got my first periods hamesha regular periods rhe hai. 1-2 days delay hota hmesha but normal rhe hai. Never experienced cramps. 1st day thoda bleeding hota ,2-3 day main bleeding hota , 3rd day night se night time meh bleeding nhi hota buss daytime meh hota 4th day onwards this kam hone lgta. Buss back aur thighs heavy lgte. In Ju

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Since there's been no penetrative contact, pregnancy isn't the likely explanation for this delay, even though it's natural to worry. ...  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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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

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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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

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