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

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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

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 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

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

My last period was on 25th Feb and today is 2nd March still there are no signs of periods. I had sex after 5 days of my last period. What could be the early signs of pregnancy here. I don't wanna be pregnant now. Tell me some ways to abort it naturally.

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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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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

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

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, 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

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

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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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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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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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

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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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

My Periods got delayed as from last 2 months it started on 1st of each month but today is 6th so 5 days there is a delay I had taken sleeping pills for almost 10-12 days as suffering from a sleeping disorder Female 36 years Mother of 2 years old baby boy Sexualy active also Kindly suggest

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If you are sexually active the first and foremost thing you should do is urine pregnancy test. Connect after you have done the test ...  Read More

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