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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 pregnancy test is negative and I did not get my period. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I am 19 years old. My period ended last month. I had protected sex a day after it. However, my partner doubted that some of the semen escaped through the base of the condom. Hence, he rechecked the condom, and no punctures or holes were present. I took an I-pill after 48 hours and befor...  Read Full »


Dr. Sunita Kothari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have done protected intercourse on a safe day, as this was the fifth day of your cycle, so there was no need to take I-pill (Levonorgestrel). You are 100 %, and there are no chances of pregnancy. In a menstrual cycle of 28 days, 14 days are always safe, and the o...  Read Full »

I get abdominal pain a week after periods. Can this be PID?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 35 years old married woman with two children. Although earlier I was having regular periods with 28 days cycle, but for the last six months, I am having irregular periods with less than 28 days gap in between. The gaps in the last four periods are within 20 days. And this is noti...  Read Full »


Dr. Sunita Kothari

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You should be investigated for urine infection, and for PID (pelvic inflammatory disease). Meanwhile, you can start tablet Zenflox Oz (Ofloxacin and Ornidazole) twice a day for five days for foul smell and infection which can help you in PID and UTI both. Drink more ...  Read Full »

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