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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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Can taking three emergency pills lead to delayed periods?

Query: Hello doctor,I have been experiencing delays in periods, mood swings, low feelings, blackout, faints for the past few days. I have taken three pills of unwanted 72 in continuity.Kindly help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Arpit Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. The symptoms you are experiencing are due to the consumption of three pills. You should not consume three pills as one pill is effective for upto 72 hours. I am suggesting some medications that will make ...  Read Full »

What is the treatment for delayed periods in my girlfriend?

Query: Hi doctor, My girlfriend has an irregular menstrual cycle. Before two months, we cuddled a week after her menstrual flow. I did not penetrate her since she is still a virgin, and I am sure I did not ejaculate in her. But she missed her period last month until now. What could be the reason?  Read Full »


Dr. Arpit Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. I can surely tell you that she is not pregnant (if your facts are correct). There can be innumerable causes of missed periods and abnormal periods. The best way to evaluate is to get thyroid profile and serum prolactin levels (empty stomach)...  Read Full »

My period is delayed after having unprotected sex with my partner. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor,I had unprotected intercourse with my partner last week. He rubbed any precum off before he inserted it and was inside for 10-20 seconds and then pulled it out. He did not ejaculate in me. My period is delayed. I am not experiencing any other symptoms besides PMS. Should I be worried?  Read Full »


Dr. Arpit Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern in detail and will surely help you out. The chances of getting pregnant with the scenario you described are next to minimal. Precum does not cause pregnancy easily as it is very low in sperm quantity. Also, your partner was inside only for 10...  Read Full »

My period is delayed after a protected intercourse. Can I be pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I had protected intercourse with my partner. The date of my menstrual cycle was due about a week ago and I still have not got my period. I also have stomach bloating. I am worried. Please help me out.  Read Full »


Dr. Arpit Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and will surely help you out. Causes of delayed or missed periods can be many, one of them being pregnancy. Pregnancy seems less likely as you had protected sex but still we cannot rule out the possibility. I suggest you to take a...  Read Full »

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