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I am having bloating and cramps after taking birth control pills.
Query: Hello doctor, I have missed my period last month. I began to take birth control pills as I was having unprotected sex and was too worried. However, after I finished one pack of my pills, I began to feel super bloated and started having bad cramps occasionally. I have taken a pregnancy test and it is... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Probably you will have bleeding (withdrawal) soon. The bloating and cramps may be due to infection or acidity. I suggest you to do the following tests: Thyroid profile. Pap smear of vaginal discharge for microbiology and others like cer... Read Full »
I have light brown discharge and the period is late. Please help
Query: Hello doctor, My last menstrual period was from the 25th to the 31st of March. About five days after the end of my last periods, I had a light brown discharge accompanied by cramping in my lower right pelvic region that lasted for three to four days. My period application predicted that my next peri... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In addition to pregnancy, there could be many causes of delayed periods like stress, anxiety, overwork, hormonal imbalance, sudden loss or gain of weight, hypo or hyperthyroidism, strenuous exercise, strict diet, etc. However brownish discharge and cramps need evaluatio... Read Full »
Despite a negative pregnancy test, my period is late. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,My period is getting delayed for nine days. However, I have tested negative for pregnancy. But I am getting cramps. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I suggest you to take a blood pregnancy test to have a clear view of your situation. Many factors can delay periods, like strict diet, strenuous exercise, hormonal imbalance, thyroid abnormalities, illness, contraceptives, and medications. You... Read Full »
I am on the 35th day of my menstrual cycle but have not yet got my period. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am on my 35th day of the menstrual cycle and have not got my period yet. I had sex (using a condom, no pills) on the 10th day. I have been having mild to intense cramping. I only have white and brown discharge. I took a pregnancy test during my 3rd and 4th weeks, and all tests were n... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. It is better to have a blood pregnancy test serum beta hCG to check the clear status of your pregnancy. In the case of irregular periods, we cannot say exactly for the fertile periods and sometimes pregnancy. If t... Read Full »
I am having abdominal cramps and mood swings but my period is delayed. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, We have been trying to conceive for the past year. However, I am suffering from delayed period symptoms. There is cramping in my lower abdomen, mood swings, and feel constipated. However, there is no spot bleeding. When will I get my period? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. If you are suffering from the same symptoms in every cycle, it suggests a hormonal imbalance and premenstrual syndrome. But if you felt these symptoms only in this cycle and have been trying for conception for m... Read Full »