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In what ways can I delay my periods?
Query: Hello doctor,I am going away for the weekend, and I am terrified that I will get my period. I tried to trigger it by taking vitamin C, but it has been more than six days and nothing has happened, and I am scared that it will come over the weekend. What can I do to keep my menstruation from starting ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Periods and ovulation are all hormonally controlled; there is nothing but hormones that can alter them, so no matter how much vitamin C you drink, you will not get periods. Even if it does, it may be incidental. To pos... Read Full »
Can taking pills before and after sex have side effects?
Query: Hi Doctor, I took i-pill yesterday night and then accidentally had an unprotected sex today evening at 5 PM. Should I take another i-pill? If yes, when and any side effects? Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. As you took an i-Pill one day before having sex, no need to take it again. i-Pill has something around 72 hours of action. No major side effects. Your periods may get delayed for a week. Hope it helps. Revert back to an obstetrician and gynaecologist online fo... Read Full »
Why have I not had my periods for the past three months?
Query: Hello doctor, I usually have a regular period cycle of 33 days. But, I have not had any period for more than three months. I had Primolut-N for 21 days but still no period. Later the doctor gave me Ginnette-35 for 21 days. My last pill was on the 24th. But, still no periods. Negative HPT. Normal thy... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a hormonal imbalance. On an ultrasound, we need to see the endometrial thickness. If it is more than seven to eight millimetres then only you will have your periods. Is there any history of D and C (dilation and curettage)? As you are sexually active, there ... Read Full »
I would like to delay my periods. What pills can I take?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old unmarried female. My last cycle was two weeks back. I want to postpone my next period by almost 10 days. Should I take Primolut or Sysron N for delaying my periods? I have a 30 to 35 days cycle. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your description, you want to have some hormonal pills in advance to delay periods for 10 days. The body takes time to adjust according to hormonal support to induce or delay periods. Start Primolut N (Norethisterone) 10 mg twice daily 7 to 10 days before the exp... Read Full »
I would like to postpone my period for a few days. Which tablet should I take?
Query: Hello doctor, Which tablet should I consume to postpone my periods? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you married? Do you have children? For how long do you want to postpone your periods? You are too close to your period date. Medicines may or may not work to postpone your periods. But have you ever had an ultrasound of the abdomen and pelvis done? Kindly update u... Read Full »
Does taking an I-Pill within 43 hours of intercourse prevent pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I had my last period on the 16th of the previous month. On the 17th, my boyfriend and I were physical. We did not have penetrative sex, but there was semen around my vagina. Should I be worried about getting pregnant? And, on 19th (within 43 hours), I took an I-pill as I was scared. Since... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is absolutely no chance of pregnancy if the sexual act was done on day 2 of the periods. So, there is nothing to worry. Regards. Read Full »
My period is late despite a negative pregnancy test. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected intercourse two months back and took Unwanted 72 after two days. I got bleeding two and a half weeks after the intercourse. My periods usually occur around the end of every month, and I still did not get my periods. I underwent a pregnancy test, and it was negative. Is the... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities in your case could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by an I-pill (Levonorgestrel). As you took the I-pill on time, there is no chance ... Read Full »
My periods are late after sexual involvement without any physical contact. Can I be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods are late for like 11 days, but I am a virgin, and my boyfriend and I wear sexually involved without any contact as I had my clothes on. Nothing happened during my ovulation (as per a smartphone application). I have had no symptoms of pregnancy, and I have no nausea. Except f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. According to your description, it is very rare to get pregnant in such situations. For safety, do a urine pregnancy test. If it is negative, then you can induce your periods by withdrawal method. Why you took the Duphasto... Read Full »
Should I stop Jaimiess birth control pill if I have breakthrough bleeding?
Query: Hi doctor, I am using the Jaimiess birth control pill for a year to skip my periods. Previously I used Sprintec. I have skipped my periods for almost five months with this method. From yesterday I have been spotting which is more red than brown. It seems like I am going to bleed. Next week is the a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. From your statement, I understand you are taking 84 + 7 birth control pills. Ideally, the bleeding while you are on active pills should last for five to seven days. It is recommended to stop the pills if the patient experiences breakthrough b... Read Full »
When will I get my periods after taking Deviry tablet?
Query: Hello doctor, I have not got my periods for the past 60 days. Now I have planned for trip in the next week. My doctor advised me to take Deviry tablet twice in a day for five days. Can you let me know by when will I get my periods? I have started taking the tablet yesterday night. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After completing a five days course, you will be getting your periods within a week or so. However, if you have a doubt then get back to me. Take care. Read Full »