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Why did I miss my periods after sex on cycle's first day?
Query: Hi doctor, I had intercourse with my girlfriend on the fourth day of her cycle. The next morning she took Unwanted 72 (emergency birth control pill) since it was unprotected. After around one week she had light periods, which continued for three to four days. The next month she got a delayed period... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. The chances of pregnancy are almost nil in your case, as she had unprotected sex in her safe period days. She should repeat her urine pregnancy test after five days and share her results with us (though the ... Read Full »
My wife had cramps after unprotected sex. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife got her periods on 25th and on sixth we had unprotected sex followed by i-pill, which she had within four hours after the act. On seventh, we had protected sex thrice with new condoms for each act and after each act she washed herself with water. On thirteenth, she had bleeding f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. In her case, the chances of pregnancy are not present. Symptoms associated with it can be due to impending period or a cause of infection. Stay calm and wait for her periods. Read Full »
I had protected sex but my partner did not get her periods yet.
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with my girlfriend last month. But she has not got her period yet. I am sure that the condom was there all the time, and there was no condom leak during the intercourse. She said that she does not feel anything different about her body. She does not feel any symptom... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance but it could be due to pregnancy also (though the chances are very low).... Read Full »
My periods are delayed after taking contraceptives. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex on the sixth day of my cycle and took an emergency contraceptive pill, followed by withdrawal bleeding after two weeks, followed by no period on the expected date. Negative pregnancy urine test 21 days after unprotected sex and negative blood serum hCG 45 days post ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of an emergency contraceptive pill(Levonorgestrel). It happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it does not necessarily happen to everyone.... Read Full »
I have delayed period despite taking the protective pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My period is delayed by one week and the pregnancy test is negative. I had unprotected sex. My last period date was in the second week of last month and I had taken I-pill three times between the last week of last month and the first week of this month, but I did not bleed. My perio... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and I can understand your concern. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of Levonorgestrel (I-pill) and happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it is... Read Full »
Why are my periods irregular and delayed for the past few years?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods have been delayed. In the past few years, they have been irregular and fluctuating for four to five days. I have tried all the home remedies but nothing worked. I am very concerned. 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 could be due to hormonal imbalances caused by PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome). PCOS is an endocrinal disorder in which hormonal imbal... Read Full »
I have PCOD and I took I-pill. I still have not had my periods. What could be the cause?
Query: Hi doctor, I have taken the tablet Deviry 10 mg, and on the second day, I took I-pill and then Deviry 10 mg, and I still did not have my periods. Also, I have PCOD. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities in your case could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by an I-pill (oral contraceptive pill) and Deviry (Progestin). As you took I-pil... 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 »
I have not got my periods since two months. Should I be worried?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my last period around two months ago, and then I had unprotected intercourse one and a half months back. I took Unwanted-72 within three hours of intercourse. After seven days of taking Unwanted-72, I had very light bleeding. Almost one month later, I have not got periods till n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, 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 an i-Pill (Levonorgestrel). As you took i-Pill on time, there is almost no chance of pregnancy in your case. So wait and w... Read Full »
Should I retake a pregnancy test after negative results?
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 »