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I did not get my period for three months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and I have not had my period for three months. But last month I took like three morning-after pills in three weeks so I am wondering if it is the effect of the pill. Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The irregularity in your menstrual cycle and the use of emergency contraception (also known as the "morning-after pill") may be related to each other. Emergency contraception can delay or disrupt your menstrual cycle, and the repeated use of this medication may be cont... Read Full »
Why is my period delayed after taking birth control pills?
Query: Hello doctor, I took birth control oral pills a week before having sex. I am still taking those pills for the past two weeks. Now my period is delayed. What to do? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understood your concern. If you have taken birth control pills continuously for one week before having sex and have been taking them regularly since then, your period may have been delayed due to the hormones in the pills. The hormones in birth control pills c... Read Full »
I missed my period, but the pregnancy test is negative. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I missed my period last month, and I still have not gotten it this month. Today's pregnancy test came back negative. I usually have regular periods. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have a regular menstrual cycle and have missed your period for more than three weeks, or if you have taken pregnancy tests and they have all been negative, it is less likely that you are pregnant. Here are some suggestions: Wait a... Read Full »
I did not get my periods after unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got my period last month, and after 13 days, I had unprotected sex with my partner. After that, I took contraceptive pills. Till now, I have not had my periods, but I am having brown vaginal discharge and having a lot of itching or swelling in the vagina. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. I can understand your concern. I suppose you took contraceptive pills after having unprotected sex. Your period may be delayed due to the hormonal effects of the pills. However, if you have not had your period for more than three weeks, it is w... Read Full »
I have delayed periods even after taking unwanted 72. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I took an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours after having unprotected sex. Specifically, I took it again after three days and experienced withdrawal bleeding four days later. However, I am now one week overdue from my expected period date. What should be my next course of action... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I do understand your concern.If you have taken the emergency contraceptive pill within the last five days (120 hours) and experienced withdrawal bleeding, it is plausible that the delay in your period could be attributed to the contraceptive's effects. It is worth noting th... Read Full »
My periods are delayed. Should I take an I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor,I got my last period in the fourth week, two months ago. My next period was due in the fourth week of the next month. I did not have sexual intercourse during this time frame. However, I am three days late, and I had unprotected sexual intercourse on the third day of the missed period. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Based on the information provided, I can offer some general guidance. If you have not had a period for over four weeks or more than 42 days and have experienced unprotected sexual intercourse during this tim... Read Full »
I am a married woman experiencing delayed period. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old married woman with regular menstrual cycles. I engaged in intercourse four times in the week leading up to my expected period. My period is now three days late, and a pregnancy test indicated a negative result for hCG. Am I pregnant or could there be other reasons f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information you provided, it is unlikely that you are pregnant. Here is why: Regular periods: You mentioned that you have regular periods. This means that your menstrual cycle is predictable and occurs aro... Read Full »
I have not got my periods even six months after delivery. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am a mother of 6 months baby. I got my period a few months back. My baby is on combined feeding. I breastfeed two times at night and three times in a day. Is it fine to not get periods for so long? I did pregnancy tests, and it is negative. Please advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is not uncommon for women to experience irregular periods after giving birth, especially in the first few months postpartum. Breastfeeding can also delay the return of menstruation, as the hormone prolactin (necessary for breast milk pr... Read Full »
I have stomach cramps and my periods are delayed. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex during a few days before my period, which got delayed for eight days. I had period cramps for the first day that subsided later on. I also got pregnancy tests done, and they were negative. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. If you have had protected intercourse during the days you could potentially become pregnant, and you are experiencing symptoms such as period cramps and a missed period, you may be pregnant. However, it is also possible that you are exper... Read Full »
My periods are delayed by four days. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, My periods are delayed by 4 days but my home pregnancy tests are negative. I was sexually active 5 to 6 days before my period's date. Could I be pregnant? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you provided, you may be experiencing a delayed menstrual cycle. Delayed periods can occur for a variety of reasons, including stress, changes in diet or exercise routine, or underlying medical conditions. Here are some steps you can take: Kee... Read Full »