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I have prolonged bleeding after taking a contraceptive pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My previous periods were regular with a cycle of 28 to 32 days. Last month I had unprotected sex and consumed a contraceptive pill the next day. Periods did not start on the expected dates but bleeding occurred six days later. The flow was also similar to my periods. I expected my next... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Contraceptive pills have a high doses of Progesterone hormone, the same hormone which is produced in your body in the second half of the period after ovulation. This pill will suddenly increase the thickness of the inner... Read Full »
I am 18 years old and have longer periods along with blood clots. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and for the last three months, I have had 20-day-long periods, currently, I am on a 21-day-long period and I have noticed that during the day I have a light flow, but as soon as it gets to the night or early hours I begin bleeding heavily and get clots in the the size... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It is important to see a healthcare provider if you are experiencing prolonged and heavy periods, as it could be a sign of an underlying health issue. Possible causes of heavy periods with clots include hormonal imbalance... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, My average menstrual cycle is 28 days. Two months before, I got my period on the 19th, and it ended on the 23rd. I had unprotected sex on the second day of my period. I do not remember whether the guy ejaculated inside me or not. As I was worried, I consulted two gynecologists. They advis... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Intercourse done during periods does not lead to pregnancy. Moreover, if you had periods 28 to 30 days after the intercourse, there is no chance of pregnancy. Implantation bleeding occurs almost six to seve... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I thought I was pregnant so I took a test but got a negative test result. Later I got my period after 45 days. I experienced a lot of cramps, vomiting, and heavy periods. So I had an ultrasound scan which revealed three right ovarian cysts and one left ovarian cyst. Could this be the re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. The urine pregnancy test is very sensitive and once it is negative there is less than a 2 % chance of pregnancy. Secondly, there are multiple reasons for irregular periods. It could be stress, hormonal, etc. The cyst might as well be normal ... Read Full »
Is it normal to have heavy periods with cycles of 21 to 24 days?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been getting heavy periods for the last two years, and my cycle is shortened to 21 to 24 days. I have regular ovulation. I am fed up with periods. I had an ultrasound two years back. Back then, it was normal. Is there any medicine to bring in menopause early? I do not want periods ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It is a matter of great concern to have heavy periods, and that too with a shorter menstrual cycle. In such cases, first, I would like to focus on the basic problem that you may be anemic. In such cases, your hemoglobin may be below norm... Read Full »