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Why did I not get my periods with negative pregnancy test?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 21 year old married woman. I did not get my periods for the past three months. I took a pregnancy test and it came as negative. I have hypothyroidism. I am overweight 209 lbs and my height is 5'2". I also have PCOS. I am trying to conceive. Please suggest me some advice. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The solution to your problem is to control your weight and thyroid status. This will not only make your cycles regular, but will also help in correcting PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). Your BMI (body mass index) is 35.3, which falls in the category of morbid obesit... Read Full »
There was no ejaculation inside me. Can I be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my partner a week ago. He did not ejaculate inside me. But, I had still taken an I-pill after about two to three hours of having sex. I still have not got my periods. What should I do? Am I pregnant? Should I wait for some more days? My periods were due a wee... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it is better to wait for about one week. If your pregnancy test is also negative, then there is no need to worry as you have taken precaution well in time. The medicine for postponing can also delay your periods and more dose after taking emergency contraceptive... Read Full »
After taking ECP, I am bleeding. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my periods on the 15th of last month, and I had sex on 25th. I took emergency contraceptive pills on the 26th. I am bleeding today. Am I pregnant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. No, you are not pregnant. You had your emergency contraceptive pills on the 26th, so this bleeding must be withdrawal bleeding due to that drug. But if bleeding does not settle, get one ultrasound scan done and rest assured. Read Full »
I want to delay my periods. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I recently took a contraceptive pill and expected my period, but I need to go to a religious place for some reason. So, I want to delay periods. Please help.Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you wish to postpone your periods, continue taking your contraceptive pill without a break. You can stop taking it after you return, and you will get withdrawal bleeding only after stopping the drug. I hope this information will help you. T... Read Full »
I did not get period after taking Cytotec for abortion. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I got pregnant in march this year and got it aborted through medicines (Cytotec). I took two doses as the first dose failed to work. Till this month, my monthly period cycle was absolutely fine. I was supposed to have periods on the 21st of june. Still I have not got my periods. I did ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Health issues because of abortion pills are that you may continue to bleed for 16 days or so, and also there may be incomplete abortion or some times no effect at all (failure) as you have already experienced. So it is not possible to continue pregnancy also after ta... Read Full »
My doctor prescribed Folic acid, Glycomet, and Oosure for delayed periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old female. I am trying to conceive for the past one year. Four months back, my period was delayed for 12 days, and so I got a consultation. My doctor advised me to take Folic acid, Oosure and Glycomet without any medical test like an ultrasound, etc. She told to continu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your doctor started medicine on the basis of your delayed periods and considering it as PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). That is why Glycomet (Metformin) and Oosure. You must get yourself investigated and confirm the reason for delay. As for now since 13 days are over... Read Full »
Can sesame seeds induce periods?
Query: Hi doctor, My last period was two months back. Then I postponed my period by taking lemon seeds and till now I have not got my period. I am taking sesame seeds daily for the past four days but I did not get my period. Can you please help me by giving medical prescription to get period? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I do not think period can be postponed or withdrawal bleeding can come with these seeds. If you are not sexually active then you may take progesterone tablets like Gynaset 5 mg (Norethisterone), thrice a day for three days and then wait for one week to get withdrawal bl... Read Full »