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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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My period is delayed after I had unprotected sex. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected sex after which I had a period for the next three days. But now, it has been over a month and my period is delayed. I also took the Unwanted-72 pill. Can I be pregnant?Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As your history suggests, you had unprotected intercourse in fertile days so the chances of pregnancy are very high. Pregnancy cannot be ruled out or diagnosed. So, I suggest you do a urine pregnancy test to confirm the pregnancy...  Read Full »

I took an I-pill after unprotected sex but my period is delayed. Why so?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex but there was no ejaculation. Then I took an I-pill on the same day. But now my period is delayed. There is little to no cervical mucus discharge. Should I be scared of pregnancy? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to the icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Chances of pregnancy are very unlikely if no penetration or ejaculation happened near the vagina. In your case, since you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill so you are safe and chances of pregnancy are very unlikely. Ano...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed despite taking a contraceptive pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I had intercourse with my boyfriend and his condom ruptured. We came to know about that and I took a tablet of unwanted 72 the next day morning. Then, I started having light bleeding of a dark brownish or reddish color, but for the entire night, it did not soak my pad. And I did a urine...  Read Full »


Dr. Arjun Chaudhari

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You took emergency pill. So your next cycle can be altered. Do test after one month of intercourse for pregnancy. You cannot get positive results within 12 days.  Read Full »

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