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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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My period is late after unprotected sex. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, My partner and I had sex on August 3rd, seven days before my period. My menstrual cycle is 30 days. My last period was on July 11th -14th. We do not have any protection and he ejaculates inside me. Now I am delayed for almost two days. I do not have any pregnancy symptoms. I am totally f...  Read Full »


Dr. Chandni Sehgal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not stress out. There is a little chance of getting pregnant if intercourse is done in the later half of the menstrual cycle. As you had your last menses on 11th and I assume you have regular cycles, wait until 14th. If periods did not come, get a urine pregnancy ...  Read Full »

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