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Irregular Periods

Irregular periods means the days between two menstrual periods keep changing, heavy or light period than usual, or the duration of periods varies. Some of the common causes include placement of intrauterine device (IUD), using birth control pills, PCOS, stress, an overactive or underactive thyroid, and uterine fibroids.

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My girlfriend's period got delayed for three days. We did not have sexual intercourse last month. Is there a chance of pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor,My partner’s period was three days later than the expected date. She had bleeding for two days. The bleeding stopped on the third day and resumed again on the fourth day. The bleeding was there for three days in total. We did not have any sexual intercourse last month. We hugged each ...  Read Full »


Dr. Monica Mathur

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. The chances of pregnancy are nil, as there was no sexual intercourse. You need not worry about that. As far as the period is concerned, it has come four days late. So you need to have some investigations done. The cause...  Read Full »

I am having irregular periods. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I have missed my period by two months and usually, I have irregular periods. I have been taking the tablet Ovral L for three months. Also, I am taking the tablet Deviry. It has been eight days and still, I have not got my period. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am here to help you get the best medical advice. If you have missed your periods for two months and have not had a period for eight consecutive days, it is possible that you are pregnant. It is important to take a pregnancy test to confirm this. If you are n...  Read Full »

My PAP smear test shows metaplastic epithelial cells. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 39 years old female. For the last three months, I am having a long period cycle for 10 days. The first day is flowing but rest days are spotting. I have done pap smear test as suggested by a gynecologist. The report is showing some metaplastic epithelial cells.I was suggested to d...  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), could not read it completely as important part is missing from the picture. But, there is some chronic infection of the cervix that affected cervical histology and there are some changes in the ce...  Read Full »

I have been experiencing irregular periods. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am diagnosed with PCOS. I took the medicines prescribed by my previous gynecologist for just ten months about two years ago. I have been taking Trust Pills, Athea Pills, and Marvelon Pills. I stopped continuing the medicines when my periods got regular because of the side effects. I mis...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Menstrual irregularities in your case, could be due to hormonal imbalance caused by PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). PCOS is an endocrinal d...  Read Full »

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 »


Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur Nagpal

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 »

I have an ovarian cyst and irregular periods. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have irregular periods. I first got my period at nine years of age, and I bled for a whole year. I sought help from many doctors, and eventually, I was on birth control for a few months. My last period was around a month ago. I did not get it that month, and I am not sexually active....  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Considering your symptoms of irregular menstruation and the diagnosis of a two centimeter ovarian cyst with a negative pregnancy test, I suggest you undergo an ovarian cystectomy, as this may be the underlying cause of y...  Read Full »

After taking contraceptive pills, my period is irregular. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old woman, sexually active. I had my last period two months back. I did not have my period last month. I was tested negative for UPT (urine pregnancy test). I started taking the daily contraceptive pill Freedase 30 for the last 10 days for correction of my menstrual cycl...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms, you have developed a pelvic inflammatory disease with menstrual cessation. I suggest you take the following: Tablet Ventolin (Albuterol) 4 mg twice daily. Capsule Piroxicam 40 mg tw...  Read Full »

I have sore breasts and delayed periods. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23 year old female. I have bloated sore breasts, 10 days late on the menstrual cycle, negative pregnancy test, appendectomy on the 20th.  Read Full »


Dr. Uzma Arqam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Near menses or missed periods can give signs of bloated breasts, the fullness of abdomen, mood variations due to hormones. Have serum beta hCG (blood pregnancy test) to clear the status of pregnancy. If pregnancy test comes negative, you can have menstrual inducti...  Read Full »

Does breakout of cold sores indicate that I am HIV positive?

Query: Hello doctor, I had pelvic pain for two to three days. My period was very spotty this month. I did not really have one and my period has always been regular. Could this be a sign and symptom of HIV? I am not pregnant. I get yearly lab tests and everything is normal. I got a yearly TB (Tuberculosis) ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sushil Kakkar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have noted your concern. An irregular period is not a sign of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infection nor is a breakout of labial herpes (cold sores). An irregular period could be due to other reasons like stress, anxiety, hormonal imbalances of the thyroid,weig...  Read Full »

My period started early after taking an emergency pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I had irregular periods. So, my family doctor suggested to have Femilon. I had Femilon for over a year and stopped it three months back. After that I had two I-pills within a span of two weeks and my periods have started two weeks earlier. Kindly suggest a solution.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. Period starting early is due to effect of I-pill. You do not need to do anything. But, if you have taken two I-pills in two weeks for contraception, then it is better to continue with Femilon (combination of Desogestrel and Ethin...  Read Full »

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