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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 am 22 years old, and I have a 5 cm cyst on my left ovary and a uterine fibroid. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 22 years old, and I have a 5 cm cyst on my left ovary and a uterine fibroid the size of a grape. My periods have always been regular; except this cycle, I am six days late. I took a pregnancy test a couple of days ago, and it was negative. Is this normal? I have also gained some we...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Fibroids of size less than 5 cm need not be treated if asymptomatic. But any fibroid-causing symptoms need to be treated. Symptoms include excessive bleeding during periods, irregular periods, severe pain during periods, e...  Read Full »

I am not pregnant, but my prolactin hormone is elevated. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My periods were two weeks late, so I went to the doctor a couple of days ago, and the pregnancy came back negative. So, I went to have my blood drawn yesterday, and they said I had elevated prolactin. I started my period the day after I went to the doctor (or so I think), and I am bleedin...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Just relax, those are too many questions. Let me say even this anxiety can cause a rise in prolactin. Let me tell you about ovulation and then about prolactin. In normal periods, your FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) rises around the 3 to 4 day of periods. This will s...  Read Full »

Why am I having water-like discharge before my periods?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25 year old woman, who got married three months back. I had my last period, exactly a month back. This month, I got water-like vaginal discharge for a week. I was experiencing lower abdominal pain and pain in the vagina. I usually get my periods every 28 days, but this time my per...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing? From your history, I do not see anything for you to worry about. Any newly married lady will have some infection in the vagina. This will be a combination of infections like viral, fungal, and bacterial. They are actually present in everybody's vagin...  Read Full »

Could hormonal imbalance be causing my late periods?

Query: Hi doctor, I am four days late, and today I had some very light spotting mixed with discharge. I have very light cramping and no other symptoms. I had a miscarriage two months ago. Is it related to my hormones being imbalanced?  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I feel there is some hormone imbalance and it could be the reason for the miscarriage too. Your weight is more than expected. This extra fat will be converted into hormones in the body. This hormone can prevent or delay ovulation, could be the reason for the delay in pe...  Read Full »

I suspect of being pregnant. Can I take birth control pills?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a couple of questions regarding pregnancy. About two days ago, my partner and I had unprotected oral sex, and I was in a position where my vagina was on his penis, but we did not have sexual intercourse. Although he did finger me, he did not seem to have any body fluid on his fi...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not see any reason for you to worry. Let me explain. You have mentioned that your periods usually occur in the early days of the month. Usually, a lady ovulates around the 12th to the 16th day of the periods. The life of the egg is 24 hours and that of the sperm ...  Read Full »

Are there ways to delay my periods by seven days since I am going on a vacation?

Query: Hello doctor, I am going on a holiday in a couple of months, and my period is due in the last week of the holiday. Is there any way I can delay my period by seven days? Thanks.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can delay your periods using the birth control pills. I suggest taking any of the oral combined contraceptive pills or birth control pills or a packet of 21 pills. Take one tablet at night from the first day of the periods. After 21 pills are over, do not stop, keep ...  Read Full »

Why do I have cramps in lower abdomen after taking I-pill?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old female. I took an I-pill 12 days back, and since then I have a cramp in my lower abdomen. It feels as if I will get my periods, but still, I did not get it.  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I-pill only makes the hormonal environment unsuitable for the embryo to get attached to the uterus lining. It makes the inner uterine lining thicker, which may not shed immediately. If you have never had a normal delivery before, your cervical opening will be very narro...  Read Full »

My friend's periods are delayed after taking the pill. Why

Query: Hello doctor, My friend and I had sex on the 29th of last month. Her last period started on the 15th of last month. We used a condom the whole time, but I was worried there could have been a leak, and I got her an I-pill within 18 hours of intercourse. She has had no bleeding whatsoever since then ...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The act of sex was on day 15 of the period, that is, very close to the ovulation date. But as you said that a condom had been used all the time and you only have a doubt of spill, the chances of pregnancy are very, very low. As the pill was taken within 24 hours of se...  Read Full »

How To Delay Periods Without Any Side Effects?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 22 year old female, and I am getting married this month, and I am going for my honeymoon. So, I want to delay my periods without any side effect. I am still a virgin, so I do not want to ruin my honeymoon. So, please suggest the best medicine. When to start taking it, in what dose, a...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me start by congratulating you in advance for your wedding. There are many methods, all using hormones, to either prepone or postpone the period. I would like to suggest the simplest and the best method. I would not confuse you with too many dates, as these hormone...  Read Full »

My period is 13 days late, and I have had two negative pregnancy tests. Please help.

Query: Hello Doctor, My period has been late for 13 days as of today. My period is typically on time or varies only slightly, which worries me. I was sexually active but used protection every time. I am not on birth control, nor did I use the morning-after pill. I have taken two home pregnancy tests (one a...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have already had two tests negative, I do not think you need to worry. Pregnancy need not be the only reason for delayed periods. Possibilities of missed periods could be, 1. Any sudden recent increase or delay in weight. 2. Any significant mental or physical ...  Read Full »

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