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Why is my period late after taking an emergency contraceptive pill the next day of unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor,I had my due date of periods one week ago. My fiance and I had unprotected sex nine days ago. And I took an emergency contraceptive pill the following day. I am not having periods till now but have experienced abdominal cramps. What should I do?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to ilciniq.com. Thanks for trusting us about your health care. I have gone through your history, and I can understand your concerns. Your menstrual irregularities could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by the emergency contraceptive pill. As you took the pill on time, there is almo... Read Full »
My daughter tested positive for UTI and she had delayed period. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter who is just 15 years old has not had her period for the past few months. She got positive for UTI a few months back but never got treated for it. However, she got blood in her urine yesterday. What could it be? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us about your health care. I have gone through your history and understood your concern. Menstrual irregularities in your daughter's case could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). PCOS is an endocrinal disorde... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend and I did dry humping. I was wearing shorts and underwear and she was wearing pants and underwear. Her period was due the last month and she saw bleeding but lasted only two days, which made us worry that it might be implantation bleeding. Then again we did dry humping, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I read your query and understand your concern.There is no chance of pregnancy in your case because sperm can not travel and survive on clothes. Semen in its liquid form travels through clothes but it also dries out when it comes in contact with air. Sperm can not swim th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I did not get periods for few months. I then had heavy bleeding in the next month for seven days, and after that had brown discharge in the next month for five days. Again a brown discharge occurred this month for two days. I recently noticed a gain in my weight too. What could be the ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. In your case, menstrual irregularities could be due to hormonal imbalances caused by PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCOS is an endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbalance occurs due to cysts in the ovary, facial hair growth, and weig... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 24-year-old female, and my weight is about 154 lbs. My period is delayed by 22 days, but my blood and urine test is negative. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Menstrual irregularities, in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalances caused by PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCOS is an endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbalance occurs due to cysts in the ovary, and facial hair grow... Read Full »
Can I get pregnant after taking Unwanted 72?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner. After a month, I had a delay in my periods. I want to know about pregnancy. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you had unprotected sex, there is a chance of pregnancy in your case. It depends upon the day of your menstrual cycle it happened. Delayed menses is due to hormonal imbalance caused by sex. Get your home urine test if you miss your periods by seven days. Read Full »
Would my copper IUD have protected me though it is due to expire?
Query: Hello doctor, I wonder if you could help. A month back I had some intimate contact with a new partner. We did not have intercourse and he did not ejaculate but I was concerned about some pre-ejaculate getting near my vagina. I was on day three of my period. My cycle is normally 25 to 26 days long. I... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concern. As you took the pill on time, there is no chance of pregnancy in your case. Delayed menses and menstrual irregularities due to hormonal imbalance caused by I-pill. Get your home urine test if you missed your... Read Full »
I have missed my periods this month and have cramps. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I missed my period this month. It has already been a week since my last date. What to do as I have pain and cramps. Please advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance or could be due to pregnancy. In your pelvic ultrasound (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), the endometrial ... Read Full »
Is it necessary to repeat the pregnancy test after multiple negatives?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex on the first day of my period. I took an ECP on the same day eight hours after the act. It is one month now and I am six days late for my period. Previously, I had a regular cycle of 30 days. I had taken two pregnancy tests, one on the first day of the missed period and the o... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. As you had an I-pill, the chances of pregnancy are not there in your case. The delayed periods could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by I-pill. You can just wait and watch for your menses for three mo... Read Full »
My periods are delayed by six days and I have gained 10 kg in the last three months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old, female and my periods are delayed by six days. I also took a pregnancy test through a home UPT kit but it was negative. My stomach is bloated. I have gained 10 kg more within three months. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities in your case could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). PCOS is an endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbalance will be there due to cysts... Read Full »