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My menstrual cycle has been delayed by 2 days and it never happened. How much delay in periods is normal? Any reason behind it.

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I am a 19 year old girl and I am late on my periods schedule. I am scared and I don’t know if this lateness is good for my health. I want to know how much delay in periods is normal. Also, how can I get my periods? I am over a week and a half late.

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Upto 7 to 8 days delay is normal. For your problem need other information about you. Consult directly at https://prac.to/drdigvijay ...  Read More

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Last month periods started on 18 Feb. Had protected sex around 11 March and didn't encounter any issue like condom breakage or leakage. Periods should have started 18 March +/-2 days this month. But it's already 25 March and no periods. Had cramps and same feeling of periods around 18-19 March and 23-24 March but no sign of flow. Never had more tha

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Please do your urine pregnancy test and consult with a Gynaecologist on Practo ...  Read More

There was No sexual intercourse but periods got delayed. Would like to know if delay by 2 days is normal or a cause of concern? Also how to get periods soon?

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Delay by 2 to 3 days cn be physiological and doesn't need any investigation.. Just keep a track of periods date that is maintain a menstrual calender ...  Read More

How many days of delay in periods is normal ? Can weight gain delay periods ? I recently put on weight

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Delay in periods.. normal white discharge no other issues only delay in periods about which I need a solution

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Hi, there are many reasons which causes delayed period like certain medications, hormonal imbalance, pregnancy,taking foods with less nutrition and stress etc. If its pregnany you can get a urine preg ...  Read More

My periods are delayed by 14 days this month, I have used protection throughout, is this normal?

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Just to clear doubts on pregnancy u do a Urine pregnancy test. ...  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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Delayed periods almost every month, I want to know whether its normal and will it be an issue when trying to conceive in future.

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Hi..... Periods can be delayed for a single cycle or it can be delayed in every cycle. If the delay is in only a single cycle, the most likely cause is a temporary cause like stress. If the periods a ...  Read More

There is always delay in my periods of a week or more,Is this normal when I am having intercourse?is there anyThing to worry?

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Cycles must be regular. Visit a gynaecologist to find out why they irregular and how to regularize them. ...  Read More

Mera last period aaya tha 27 august ko or unprotected physical huyi thi 3 September ko or 3 hrs k baad i pill li thi or ejaculation bhi bahar hua tha phir kv physical nhi huyi but mujhe aaj tak periods nhi aaye hai...mera cycle regular hh 28-30 days ka or mujhe ek bar halki si spotting discharge huyi thi 20/21 September ko...jabki mera expected per

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A beta hCG under 0.1 along with three negative home tests makes pregnancy essentially ruled out at this point. The i-pill you took is a common cause of delayed periods, since it disrupts ovulation and ...  Read More

Periods delayed and blood clots with heavy pain ...feel weakness ...what about this problem...tell me

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Delayed periods along with clots and heavy pain usually point to a hormonal or anovulatory cycle, where the uterine lining builds up more than usual before shedding. Stress, PCOS and thyroid imbalance ...  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

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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