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Query: Hello doctor, I am a 17-year-old female and was involved in intercourse two months back with my boyfriend. We used protection once in three times, but at all three times, he did not ejaculate inside me. I have also taken plan B pills. I took three plan B pills in a period of a week or two. I got my ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Since you have taken the Plan B (Levonorgestrel) pill within 72 hours of intercourse, then there is no chance of pregnancy. Also, as you have mentioned that you had periods after that, you can be sure that you are not pregnant. The del... Read Full »
Why is my period late after taking emergency contraception?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 42-year-old female. I had my last period on third of this month. I had unprotected sex on twenty first. I had an I-pill on the same day. My usual menstrual cycle is 26 to 28 days, but there are no symptoms of periods. Is there any reason to worry? When will I get my periods? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to your pill. So relax and do not worry. However, if you doubt, get a urine pregnancy test done with ... Read Full »
I am experiencing delayed periods. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female, 5.3 feet tall, and weigh about 125 pounds. I do not have any medications. I do take multivitamins and several other kinds of vitamins and supplements. I also do not have any known allergies or medical conditions. My issues started last month when my period c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Irregular periods could be because of hormonal changes due to stress and strain, anxiety, work pressure, change of place, change in climate, or low blood count. This is very common in teenagers. It has nothing to do with your pregnancy ... Read Full »
What is the reason for delayed period after taking I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiancee using a condom but it was doubtful if the condom was broken but I could not confirm. Because one moment, while we were having sex, I felt myself without the condom but when I pulled out the condom, no drop was fallen. Because of this, I had given her I-pill a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken an emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of the hormonal changes due to the pill she had taken. So relax and do not worry. However, if you have a doubt, then get a urine pregnancy tes... Read Full »
I took ECP after unprotected sex. Why are my periods delayed?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old, and I took an I-pill after having unprotected sex within 48 hours. I took the pill a month back; it was five days after I had completed my periods for that month. After taking the pill on the fifth day, I had the flow similar to my periods for five days. But I am worrie... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. So, relax and do not worry. Also, you say that you had withdrawal bleeding after taking the pill. So, you can be double sure that there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay... Read Full »
When to expect periods after bleeding due to Unwanted 72?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my fiancee on 21st and as a precaution, I gave her Unwanted 72 on 23rd. She got little bleeding which was thick on 4th and it continued till 8th. Now, she was expecting period again on the 4th this month, but it did not come, and therefore she took a pregnancy test on 7t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have taken the emergency pill within 72 hours of intercourse there is no chance of pregnancy. Also, you say that you had withdrawal bleeding after taking the pill. So, relax and do not worry. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the pill you have... Read Full »
Why do I missed my period this month?
Query: Hi doctor, I have missed my period for a month, and he inserted his penis tip into me. But he did not do an ejaculation. Please solve my doubt. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If the ejaculation is not done in the vagina, then there is no chance of getting pregnant. The delay could be because of hormonal changes. Get a urine pregnancy test done with an early morning urine sample to confirm pregnancy. Read Full »
Do stress and restlessness cause a delay in periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I had PCOD and took homeopathy medicine, after which my periods started getting regular. I got engaged about two months back and I got married last month. I took pills during my engagement and marriage time to advance my periods. I got my period on 14th each month after taking the pill... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please get a urine pregnancy test done with early morning urine sample to ensure that you are not pregnant. It depends upon when you have ovulated. If the pregnancy test is negative, then there is nothing to worry about. Usually, the cramps and discomfort could be beca... Read Full »
I took an ECP post-sex and saw a dominant follicle. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex the last four weeks before my period and after 25 hours, I drank ECP and bled after four days. Then, I have not gotten my period this month. I went to the gynecologist yesterday and she said that she saw a dominant follicle on the right side of my ovary which will almost rupt... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Every woman, every month, produces an egg which matures and gets ready for fertilization. The mature ovum is called dominant follicle. No, pregnant women will not have a dominant follicle. Yes, you are ovulating now. Your scan is clear, there is no chance of pregn... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend after which her period is delayed. Is she pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend a few days back. She took an I-pill after two days. The next day she got her period. But now, it is the second month after having sex and she is still not getting her periods. So what could be the reason for that? Is there a chance of pregnanc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. Since she has taken an emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours of intercourse then there is no chance of pregnancy. The delay could be because of hormonal changes due to the I-pill she has taken. However, if you have a doubt then get ... Read Full »