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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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Shall I wait for period or take a pregnancy test?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a regular 30-days cycle of periods. Last month on 10th, my menses started. On 11th, I had sex and he ejaculated inside me. Yesterday was my actual next period, but it did not come yet. Shall I wait for the period or take a pregnancy test?  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Wait for three more days. In case, it does not start, then do a pregnancy test. I hope you found this useful. Thank you.  Read Full »

Delayed periods after safe sex. Shall we go for pregnancy test?

Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex before 10 days of my period using condom. He did not ejaculate inside me. Before that day while having some foreplay a little amount of semen spilled near my vaginal area. Next day I took i-pill for safety concern. But I did not get my periods yet. Today is my due. I a...  Read Full »


Dr. Garima Sawhney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is very less chance of becoming pregnant as you had protected sex as well as you took i-pill within 24 hours of sex. Second thing, you can have irregular one or two cycle or your periods might get delayed as you have taken i-pill. You can do pregnancy test at home...  Read Full »

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