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I did not get my periods after taking contraceptives. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 17 years old. I had sex using a condom, and neither it slipped nor had any hole in it. We used it the whole time, and I took an emergency contraceptive pill two days later. Till today, there was no bleeding at all. It has been three weeks. There was no withdrawal bleeding, too. O... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Condoms alone are effective in preventing pregnancy, but you also take an emergency contraceptive pill, which is also effective in protecting against unwanted pregnancy. So you have dual protection. There is no possibility of pregnancy occurring... Read Full »
Why is my fiancee's period late after physical intimacy?
Query: Hello doctor, My fianceé had her last period a few days ago. My fianceé and I had physical intimacy but no intercourse, but she did not have her periods until now. She did a urine pregnancy test. It shows negative. We are very fearful after reading that pregnancy can happen even without intercours... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think you need to worry about pregnancy, as the urine test is negative. It detects hormone levels of above 25 mIU/ mL. But if you want to have a final confirmation the best method would be to have serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin). This will detec... Read Full »
My period is delayed despite having sex during safe period. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex during the safe sex period and with improper penetration. It was not there for more than two seconds. But despite these precautions, my periods are late. According to the previous month's period date, this month it has been delayed. Kindly suggest.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, WeIcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Delay in your periods can be due to the following reasons: Pregnancy (chances are less). Still considering your history of unprotected sex – make sure you do a urine pregnancy test to know the cause. Any infection – If there is wh... Read Full »
How effective Meprate in preventing pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor,My girlfriend is a virgin and we were intimate for two consecutive days last month. During that time, her periods were delayed by two weeks. I was careful not to ejaculate anywhere near her vagina nor was it knowingly in contact with my penis. She waited for another 10 days and since she d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ideally, Meprate - Medroxyprogesterone should be taken only after confirming the absence of pregnancy as Meprate has a tendency of causing incomplete abortion. So, it would be wise to get a serum beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) done. It is a blood test that d... Read Full »
I have long menstrual cycles and heavy periods. Please help
Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive for the past six months. So, I keep tracking my period on my phone. My usual cycles were around 30 days. Before two months, my cycle lasted for 43 days and I thought I was pregnant. But, I was not and had a period that was heavy and passed several clots. After it w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You seem to be experiencing periods irregularity since last two months where I believe your stress levels have been high, which could have delayed your menses. The presence of continued spotting from the mid cycle to till date in this cycle is possibly due to serum p... Read Full »
Is there any drugs to get bleeding in case of delayed period?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female. I missed my monthly periods for 10 days. Is there any medicine to get periods quickly? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the information you have provided, your periods are delayed by 10 days. You have not mentioned whether you are sexually active and pregnancy is a possibility. If that is the case, please do a urine pregnancy test and consult a gynecologist irrespective of the re... Read Full »
What are the chances of pregnancy after taking two I-pills in two hours?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unsafe sex with my girlfriend. I am sure that I did not ejaculate but she did take an i-pill for safety. We had sex for the second time and now I guess that I might have ejaculated and so she took one more i-pill. So, in total she had two i-pills in a time gap of two hours. Now she ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If she has taken the i-pill within 24 hours of the intercourse and in her case twice within a gap of two hours then she has doubled the concentration of progesterone. Usually, a withdrawal bleed is seen within next five to seven days from the day of i-pill intake. As sh... Read Full »
I have tender breasts and my periods are delayed. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 17 years old, and I am scared I might be pregnant. I was involved in intercourse a week ago, and the condom broke. We used the withdrawal method, but still, I am scared because my periods have been delayed, and I feel tender breasts. I have been on birth control for two years as we... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. There is less chance of pregnancy in the withdrawal method. I would suggest you plan for a pregnancy test. Delayed periods can occur due to the following reasons: Infection: If white discharge is present, take a tablet of Doxy (Doxycyc... Read Full »
Could my period be delayed due to a yeast infection?
Query: Hello doctor, My period is delayed. Recently, I developed a yeast infection right before my period. I also had unprotected sex a few days back. Could my period be delayed due to a yeast infection? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Yeast infection can not cause a delay in menses. And since you had unprotected sexual intercourse and also expecting your first menses, I suggest you do a pregnancy test. I suggest you follow the instructions mentioned below. 1. Use Gy... Read Full »
Is it good to take I-pill after having unprotected sex?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19 year old girl. I had unprotected sex. My last periods was before two months and still I have not got any. Is there a chance of pregnancy? I have had i-pill twice last year in a gap of 6 months. My periods are sometimes a day or two late. But, I am really worried as I really cann... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand your situation. Handling an unwanted pregnancy can be very stressful. As you had unprotected intercourse within the safe time of your cycle, it is very unlikely that you might be pregnant. If you still have a doubt then get a home pregnancy test kit... Read Full »