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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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Could the morning-after pill have affected my girlfriend's menstrual cycle after we had unprotected sex last week and she took the pill immediately?

Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex during our vacation last week. She took a morning-after pill right after, and we did not engage in any further sexual activity. This week is her period week, but so far, her period has not occurred. She is currently using birth control to prevent...  Read Full »


Dr. Sunita Kothari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq, and thank you for choosing us as your provider for health care. I have gone through all your details and appreciate your concern. Her periods are delayed because of the I-pill. Can you tell me two dates: the last period date and the date of intercourse? There was no need...  Read Full »

My pregnancy test is negative and I did not get my period. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 19 years old. My period ended last month. I had protected sex a day after it. However, my partner doubted that some of the semen escaped through the base of the condom. Hence, he rechecked the condom, and no punctures or holes were present. I took an I-pill after 48 hours and befor...  Read Full »


Dr. Sunita Kothari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have done protected intercourse on a safe day, as this was the fifth day of your cycle, so there was no need to take I-pill (Levonorgestrel). You are 100 %, and there are no chances of pregnancy. In a menstrual cycle of 28 days, 14 days are always safe, and the o...  Read Full »

I took an I-pill within four hours after sex, and currently, I suffer from abdominal and lower back pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex, so I took Ipill within four hours. I had very less bleeding during my period. I am suffering from pain in my lower back, in my abdomen, and also in my lower abdomen. Can you tell me what to do now in this case? Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Sunita Kothari

Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. As you have taken the Ipill and later on Progesterone for three days, so there is no chance of getting pregnant. You have to wait for seven to ten days for a period to come and do not be stressed. I hope t...  Read Full »

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