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I had intercourse on 1st Feb (no cum released near vaginal area). My last period start date was 16 Jan (cycle of 30 days). I always get my periods on time. I should have got my periods by 16 Feb or so. My periods always gets delayed if I had intercourse by few days. There are no prior symptoms of periods (6 days late already). I took the urine preg

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I have missed my periods this month.Don't know what to do? Due date was 27th feb.Does that mean pregnancy?

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Do pregnancy test ...  Read More

How to know whether its spotting( pregnancy sign) or normal periods.?? How to detect it. Please help ??

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B hcg ...  Read More

Last month I had periods very earlier which on 9th but now periods delayed by a week is this a sign of pregnancy.used pregnancy kit after 6days of delayed periods it shows negative.

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This month my periods are delayed . Pregnancy test is negative . But some days I am observing white creamy discharge . There is no itching or infection like that. Is this sign of ovulation or is this sign that periods are approaching .

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It is not a sign of anything specific. If your periods are delayed you should check for pregnancy first ...  Read More

My periods are delayed. Showing typical signs of periods coming like dry cervical mucous. Took pregnancy test on day 15 after intercourse. Negative. Took blood pregnancy test 16 days after intercourse. Negative and below 0.1 hcg. Am I pregnant?

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No not till now but repeat urine pregnancy test after a week ...  Read More

I had sex on 13 feb after 1 week she got his periods but now she is suffering from hadache is this sign of pregnancy?

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What was her lastmenstrual period , whether she has used any medication for menstruation ,has she high blood pressure or taking any medicine for hypothyroidism if all are normal consult to doctor. ...  Read More

My last period occurred on 29 may and now periods are delayed ! It's 8th day now but no traces of periods! Is it sign of pregnancy? If yes, should I go for mifeprieston abortion pill ? Is it safe?

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Didn't have sexed after previous month periods But is white discharge in urine a sign of pregnancy if u have delayed periods?

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Is white discharge foul smelling or itchy? If it's not then it's normal white discharge in urine is not a sign of pregnancy It could be some vaginal infection ...  Read More

Hi! Me and my husband trying to get pregnant for the last 3 4 months now, last month I had my periods on 6th N My cycle is 28 or 29. I track my fertile window and plan things accordingly. This month it was due on 3rd but i am late by 8 days that's the first time ever my periods got delayed. I read a lot about early signs of pregnancy but sadly i do

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You should do pregnancy test after 15 days of missing period. ...  Read More

Mujhe periods nahi aa rhe 2 month se pregnancy test main bhi fain line light pink aaya hain mujhe guide dijye

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Get BetaHCG test to confirm. ...  Read More

Periods delayed by 6 days. My LMP was from 29 March to 2 April. According to my cycle tracker, I was supposed to get my periods on 25 April, but today is 1 May and I still haven’t got them. I took a home pregnancy test and it came back negative. I also took an iPill emergency contraceptive on 24 April. Could the delay be because of the iPill, or sh

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I pill Induced delay. Allow some time for the hormonal reset. ...  Read More

Hi, my periods are delayed by 4 days. I took a home pregnancy test (Prega News) and it came out negative. Has anyone experienced this before or knows what could be the reason?

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My last period date was 26of March and I had unprotected intercourse on the 30th and 31st of March and took ipill on the 31st of March and I had withdrawal bleeding on the 6 and 7th of April and I took pregnancy test on the 27th of march and there is no breast tenderness not even a sign of periods coming I am very worried 😔

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Do BetaHCG test to confirm. Emergency pill also causes delayed period. ...  Read More

I was expecting my period on the 22nd, but it has been delayed. Before that, I had physical contact on April 3 and April 14, both with protection. After the contact on April 14, I also took an i-pill. I took proper rest as well. On April 27, I did a pregnancy test and the result was negative. Now my period is still not coming, so I am worried about

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You can take medicine to get your period . Consult for prescription please ...  Read More

My last period date was 26of March and I had unprotected intercourse on the 30 and 31 and I took ipill on the 31 i got withdrawal bleeding on the 6 and 7th of April now it's the 27 of April now sign of periods yet I am sooo worried I even took a pregnancy test yesterday the 26 of April it was negative

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Delayed period can be a side effect of pill. Either wait for period or take medicine to get your period. ...  Read More

I had my periods on 25th Dec Then I had a delayed period in Jan, I saw a doctor as there was probable cyst in Dec USG Doc gave some tests which seemed normal, then she prescribed me crina ncr ( 5 days, twice a day) and I got my periods 4 days after stopping the dose, on 13th Feb On March I got my period on 13th, then I did a routine USG and no cys

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Period will happen after a week of stopping medicine. So wait for few days. ...  Read More

“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.

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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. ...  Read More

I got my periods from 4-8 January, (Regular )I had unprotected sex on 13 January and had unwanted 72 within an hour, i got withdrawal bleeding from 21-25 Jan. I had unprotected sex on 18 February, I was supposed to have periods on 20/21 February. I got my periods from 7 -11 March. I had protected sex on 31 March, I was supposed to have my periods o

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I am about to get married this year and had my last periods on 26th March and this month the due date was 21st April and I haven't had my periods yet. Took the test 4 times since 21st and still tested negative. Having slight cramps in legs like PMS but no periods yet. What can be-the possible cause of delay? What can I do?

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Hello doctors! It will be nice if y'all can help me out! I need to attend an important event for 3 days, is there any way to delay my periods?

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Hello, i am travelling to vaishno devi on 4th March. My last periods came on 4th feb. please suggest a medicine to delay my periods for few days.

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Period delay medicine should be started 3 days prior to expected date. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

Dear dr I got my periods on 31st January, 2026 ..This month I'm having my physical practical I wish to delay my periods ..I don't have any health issues ..my periods are very regular and mostly my periods start 5-6 days prior to my last period date This month I'm not able to make out when to start the tablets as February doesn't have 31st in it

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Hello Doctor, I have been having irregular and delayed periods for some time now. Since my last delay(last period 18th dec 2025), I’ve been feeling excessive fatigue, sleepiness, hair fall, low appetite, heaviness after eating, low mood, and occasional sensitivity to cold. I also feel my face looks puffier than before and my vision feels slig

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Your symptoms are suggestive of Hypothyroidism. Please get your Thyroid profile and sonography of the lower abdomen done and consult a Gynaecologist or a General Physician with the report. ...  Read More

My last period was on 9th December to 13 th December. I had non-ejaculatory sex on 31st December. I also had condoms during sex, but my partner put oil on condom and I know that makes latex weak. Still he wasn't able to ejaculate at all during the sex. My expected period was on 15th January. Still no periods came. Fir being sure I tested with prega

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Get BetaHCG test to confirm ...  Read More

I want to travel this week, I want to delay my periods, I am 24 years old, no hormonal issues or medicines, which medicine should I take? And how many times ?

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Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

I would like to delay my periods for wedding. Can you please suggest what medicine to take and how to take them? How many tablets a day and for how long to take them? Also when should I expect my periods after stopping? I'm not on any other medicines. Thank you.

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My last period was on 14th December and today it is 14th Jan. My periods have not come yet. I was sexually active on 27th And 31st. On both the days, my partner used Condoms. There was a time when he used the pulled out method but I took emergency contraceptive pill for safety. Now my periods are delayed. I am feeling breast tenderness, lower back

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Did you experience any kind of spotting after taking i pill.?. If your periods are regular,you can do urine pregnancy test or if irregular,b hcg blood test .. ...  Read More

Hi doc, MY periods is regular every month..and I will get periods 5 days before the last pms.december 14th I got my periods I would like to delay my periods since I have a function to attend on 11 12 13 jan.Kindly let me know when to start primoult n Regards, Archana

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My last menstrual cycle was on 20th Nov. I have done my pregnancy test with home kit twice it's negative. However, I'm concern on a part why my periods are delayed over 5 days

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It's a negative test. You can wait for the periods to come spontaneously ...  Read More

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