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Delayed Period

A menstrual cycle usually lasts between 21 to 35 days on an average for women. But, if the period has not arrived beyond 35 days, it is called delayed period. Pregnancy is not the only reason for a delay in period. Birth control pills, PCOD, stress, thyroid problems or other hormonal causes could be responsible.

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I had only slight spotting following a sexual intercourse a few days before my expected period date. Could I be pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 24-year-old married woman, who is trying to get pregnant. We had sexual intercourse on the first week of the month. My period was due at the same time. But I had only slight spotting. Could I be pregnant? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Gowrimeena

Answer: Hi, I welcome you to icliniq.com with a loving heart and with confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. I understand that you are very keen on getting pregnant. If your bleeding has not been normal, there are chances that you could be pregnant. You can do urine p...  Read Full »

Is there any medicine 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 »


Dr. Gowrimeena

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 »

Why did I not get my periods after intercourse?

Query: Dear doctor, I had intercourse with my husband last month, after my regular periods. My last period date was 9th August and it is two months now. Till now, I did not get my periods. Suggest me what should I do.  Read Full »


Dr. Gowrimeena

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The first step is to check for pregnancy. If the pregnancy test is negative then, we can give you tablets to induce periods. Also, we need to check your thyroid and prolactin hormone levels andscan abdomen to find out the reason for delayed periods. In case the pregna...  Read Full »

After having protected sex, I bled very less during my period. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20 year old girl. Last month on 22nd, I had protected sex. And on 28th, I got two or three drops of bleeding, and it was my date of periods. After that, I did not get any periods. Am I pregnant?  Read Full »


Dr. Gowrimeena

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have said, it looks like you are not ready for a pregnancy. As the bleeding on 28th was not like a normal period, pregnancy chance is very much possible. It may just be a delayed period, due to the stress and tension you are having. But we need to check. P...  Read Full »

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