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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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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

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

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

Took 2 pregnancy tests and both were negative. I also take unwanted 72 medicine. Last periods time was September. Medicine btae taaki periods start ho jae

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A 7 week delay after taking the emergency contraceptive pill is longer than the usual week or two it can shift your cycle, but two negative pregnancy tests make pregnancy unlikely at this point. Emerg ...  Read More

I get periods strictly every 26- 28 days but Its been 33 days I didnt get my period, Am I pregnant? I am in abroad with my husband and didnt plan for any pregnancy dont know what to do. How to confirm or get tested.

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A delay of 5 to 7 days from your usual 26 to 28 day cycle is worth testing for pregnancy. Travel, a new time zone, and stress while abroad can also delay a period on their own. ...  Read More

LMP was 19 sept, I had unprotected sex on 20 sept and took ipill. Right now it's my 45th day of cycle with no periods. My normal cycle was 33-36days. i have history of PCOS in which my cycles went for 49-50 days for which I took cabergoline in January for 3 months, then it get fine. I don't think it's PCOS this time. Also, I did 3 UPT at home. Rece

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A delayed period after taking the i-pill is common, since it can shift your cycle by a week or more, and your PCOS history also makes your cycles naturally less predictable. Three negative tests, incl ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, my friend’s period is currently 5 days late, and she is worried about the possibility of pregnancy. She had unprotected sex on Saturday, and her partner pulled out completely before ejaculation. She has not taken a pregnancy test yet. Her periods are usually regular and rarely get delayed. She wants to avoid pregnancy if possibl

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If your period is 5 days late after unprotected sex, that's already enough time for a home urine pregnancy test to give a reliable result. The withdrawal method isn't fully reliable, since fluid relea ...  Read More

Last periods 27 August Unprotected physical 3 September Took i pill within 3 hours Ejaculation outside 4 negative UPT on 29 September, 5 october, 11 october, 24 October One blood test on 10 october less than 0.1 Still missed periods Any chance of pregnancy remained? Need to repeat the test ?

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Your blood test under 0.1 and four negative urine tests, the latest three days ago, make pregnancy extremely unlikely right now. The emergency pill you took can delay your period by days to a few week ...  Read More

I need to take Primolut N in October for delaying my periods from 3rd Nov to 20th 9th Nov .I do get regular periods and my date is 2nd Nov every month. I haven't taken primolut since 10 years. Is it okay to take it once in a while and what should be the dose. I take minipress xl 2.5mg once after breakfast daily. Also pls advice if I can take the pr

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Norethisterone (Primolut N) is a standard option for shifting your period for a short event, and using it occasionally after a 10 year gap isn't unusual or unsafe by itself. How many days you take it ...  Read More

3 September ko unprotected physical huyi thi cycle ke 8th day or 3 hrs k baad i pill li thi..... expected periods date 25 September.....Maine intercourse ke 26,32,38 din bad jo ki missed periods k 4,10,16 din bad tha UPT kiya negative aaya...fir beta HCG blood test krayi 10 october ko missed periods ke 15 din bad jo intercourse ke 37 days bad the l

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Your beta hCG of less than 0.1, done 37 days after intercourse, rules out pregnancy. You don't need to repeat it. The delay itself is very likely from the emergency contraceptive pill, which commonly ...  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 jo ki mere cycle ka 8th day tha mera expected periods date tha 25 September but ab tk nhi aaya mujhe ek bar bahut halki brown discharge huya tha 22 September ko maine 3 upt kiya 29 September 5 october or 11 october ko negative aaya s

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Your beta hCG came back under 0.1, and your three home tests were all negative. Pregnancy isn't the cause here. The i-pill you took on day 8 of your cycle can delay your period by days or even weeks. ...  Read More

Last months my periods came on 20 . And generally my cycle is around 28-32 days . So my periods is due but I haven't got my periods yet & I want to delay it for 3-4 days. What should I do next . Is any natural remedy is there? Or if take tablets what could be the side effects of it . Does any serious side effects can occur if I take medicines f

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Period-delay tablets are progesterone-based and work by keeping your lining from shedding until you stop them. They're commonly used for a short few days and are generally considered safe for occasion ...  Read More

Last periods -27 august Unprotected intercourse -3 September (8th day of cycle) Took i pill after 3 hrs of intercourse Withdrawal method Expected periods date -25 September Light brown discharge once-21/22 September UPT 1- 29 September.. negative UPT 2- 5 october... negative UPT 3-11 october... negative Beta hcg blood test-10 october...less

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With a beta hCG under 0.1 and three negative urine tests spread over two weeks, pregnancy is essentially ruled out for you. What you're seeing is a known effect of the emergency pill, it disrupts your ...  Read More

Last periods on 20 sept, krimson (for pcod) finished on 15 oct, physical intimacy on 5/6 oct but not proper vaginal intercourse, now periods delayed, breast tenderness , mood swings and abdominal cramps along with very little brownish red spotting

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A short delay with light spotting after stopping Krimson can happen with PCOD, since cycles stay irregular even on treatment. But since you did have some intimate contact, a pregnancy test is the firs ...  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

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

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