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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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Seven days due to the over stress,strain over anxiety leads in to hormonal chages imbalance ...  Read More

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

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

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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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

Delayed periods since starting.Always late. Sometimes a month,sometimes 15 days. The flow is less than normal.

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Delayed periods could be because of many causes like Significant weight gain or loss,Overexercise,Poor nutrition, anemia, hypothyroidism, Smoking,Eating disorders like anorexia nervosa,Increased stres ...  Read More

My periods are 10 days late Never happend before Not pregnant What can be the reason How much delay is normal ?

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1 week delay is normal It needed to be evaluated Connect for consultation ...  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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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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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

My Periods are delayed for almost 9 days, got my last periods on 8th Jul and it lasted for 4 days. Average length of my cycle is 30-34 days . I have been sexually active with my partner but it was with protection barrier, in last days of my cycle yes tried withdrawal method as well. I have taken home pregnancy test twice yesterday, first time it wa

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Do beta hcg blood test for confirmation ...  Read More

Her periods window for every month is normally from 9th to 11th She had sex with her boyfriend on August 1 It was an unprotected sex and the ejaculation was completely external . But she feared and the boy suggested her to take ( i - pill ) she took the i pill in the next 1 to 2 hours And now today is August 15 and she had not got her periods da

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Had unprotected intercourse on May 24 and took i-pill within 10 hours. I had no spotting or bleeding afterward. My periods usually come between the 6th and 10th of each month. On June 6, I had a period which is a bit heavy than the usual flow for 4–5 days and stopped. Could this have been spotting or was it a regular period? My next period ca

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U can wait for ur periods to resume... ...  Read More

This month my periods got missed my date was 25-26 and it is now 5 august still i didn't get my periods started . I was sexually active also so i have done 3 test all of were negetive . So what could it be ? Why i am not getting my periods ?

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Confirm with BetaHCG test. Take medicine to get your period. Ultrasound scan and blood test to know the reason. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

Hello experts My wife period cycle is delayed for more than 10 days. We had Intercourse on 17july and due date of her periods is 21st July. We had ruled out pregnancy by urine testing kit and through beta HCG blood test. What can be the possible reasons for not having periods ? Is there any thing to worry about ? Should I wait for more time or sh

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You have to do ultrasound scan and blood test to know the reason for delayed period. She can take medicine to get her period. ...  Read More

LMP-23 June Unprotected sex on 27,28,29 July Ipill taken on 28 July UPT negative on 2nd august Today is day 42 of my cycle and still no periods

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Since the pregnancy test is negative the reason for the delay is intake of the emergency pill You can take a medicine to help you get your period ...  Read More

My Daughter got her first period in April 2026.After that Till June 2026 periods were Regular but now in july her periods didn't arrive.Her last period was on 23rd June. What could be the reason.what should I give her.

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I took an i-Pill in April, and I got my period about 20 days later. In May, instead of a normal period, I had spotting that continued for around 20 days. I consulted a doctor at that time and had the recommended tests done; all the results were normal. I was prescribed medication to stop the spotting, which I took as advised. In June, I got my per

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Its a common side effect after I pill...kindly connect for better evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I am 25 F, I have not got periods in last 2 months and my weight is also increasing and breast size has also increased I dont know why... ovaries should polycystic changes will I have a baby in future.

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See a gynaec dr and take treatment for pcod.check serum prolactin and Tsh, Lh and FSHand testosterone ...  Read More

Hi, My lmp was 13th june 2026. I had contact on July 5th. My periods are missing this month. Today date is 28th July. On 24th July a very tiny gestation sac was seen in uterus. On 27th July the beta HCG test is showing less than 2. I am very confused. What should I do now.

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Do a TVS scan after about a week ...  Read More

My last date was 1st June but till date my periods haven't yet. I had protected sex last week of June and 2nd July. Should I do a test?

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Yes, since your period is delayed, you should do a urine pregnancy test, even though you had protected intercourse. ...  Read More

My daughter is not getting her periods for past 2 months her periods date were ended on 19 march then got on 2nd may and hasnt got it till now , also she had medicine medoxyprogestrone 5mg for 5 days and 5 days has passed now but no periods she feels like having periods and has some cramps as she has in her periods but no blood can anyone guide me

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Wait for another 5days If still no period then better to take ultrasonography of lower abdomen ...  Read More

I always have regular cycle my periods are delayed by 4 days and pregnancy test is negative. Having back pain and leg pain.

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My last date was 1st June, I have protected sex on 2nd July. I only have leg pains but the periods haven't arrived yet. What should I do now ?

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Wait for one week and do urine pregnancy test ...  Read More

Ok so I had intercourse on 16th May I think around 2-3 days I supposed to be ovulating but took an i pill then I started to bleed and cramps from 31 may to 4 june Now my july periods are delayed by 8 days what should I do

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You need a pregnancy test understanding the failure rate of emergency contraceptive pills If it is negative you can take a medicine to help you get your periods ...  Read More

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