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Will sex during period cause any delay in next period?

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Published At April 19, 2018
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My last four months periods were on 24, 21, 21, and 22. When should my next date be? I had sex during my period. But there was no discharge inside me (we do not remember actually). So, will there be any delay in periods?

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

According to the tracking, your cycle is nearly 30 days. Your periods always need not be on time. You can expect in a couple of days. Also, you have not mentioned that you have had unprotected sex. Your periods might be delayed due to other reasons. I would recommend you to wait till the month end in case you have not had unprotected sex last month.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Unprotected sex was two months back and after which I got my periods last month. There was no sexual encounter last month.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Then you should not worry. Wait till the month end. Else you take tablet Meprate (Medroxyprogesterone acetate) 10 mg twice daily for seven days and you will get periods.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I will keep you updated. Last month period was normal.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Okay. You can relax now.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Today bleeding has started. Please advice further.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You consider this as periods and use contraceptive like a condom.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Aishwarya Parthasarathy
Dr. Aishwarya Parthasarathy

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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