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Why are periods delayed even without any sexual act?
Query: Hello doctor,I and my newly married wife had an episode of unprotected event (there was no intercourse or ejaculation). She has not got her period yet. What could be the reason?Kindly help. Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com Thank you for your query. After all, there is no chance of pregnancy here. The episode was 8 weeks back and there were two cycles following that. If at all she was pregnant either it was evident in the scan and there will be no cycle after that. There is a delay in init... Read Full »
Why did I have two periods in a month?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had two periods in the same month. The first one was for five days and this one has lasted for six days, but I am still having some blood when I wipe. I do have PCOS and I understand that the period issue could be a result of this. I am feeling unwell and constantly have a heada... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irregular cycle is a common manifestation of PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and it is due to hormonal disturbances inside you. You need some medication to control your cycle as well as your bleeding. Medications are different according to your need. If you do not wa... Read Full »
Please help me figure out the reason for my early cycle.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 40 years old. My periods have been very much regular throughout my life, and my cycle is about 26 days with three days of periods. But this time, I got my period ten days before the date and stayed for three days as usual. But, this time, it started again after five days of compl... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This could be a temporary disturbance for the first time you have this. But keep in mind that according to your age, you are approaching the perimenopausal stage. At this age, it is very common to have an irregular, prolonged or absent cycle for longer. However, I su... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, We had sex on her fourth day of the period. She took an I-pill within two hours. She got bleeding after five days. Today is the 27th day after sex, she got some nausea at noon, but no other symptoms. She got an I-pill previous month. Is it the temporary hormonal problem or she might be pr... Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sex done on the fourth day of the cycle is entirely safe and has no risk of pregnancy. Yes, your assumption is right. These pills contain high amount of hormone, which could be the reason for her irregular cycle. This effect could persist for six to eight weeks after ... Read Full »
Do I need to take Duoluton L pills for 21 days after abortion?
Query: Hi doctor, I was prescribed to have Duoluton-L pills for 21 days to be taken after 5 days of my D and C. She also advised me that I will get my normal periods after 21 days. Do I need to take all the pills? Or can I stop after taking around 16 or 17 pills? Read Full »
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Bhattacharyya
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Actually after any abortion, the patient might experience some spotting for a few weeks as well as irregular cycle. This pill will help you to subside this flow and will try to re-establish your regular cycle pattern. Moreover, there is an incidence of ovulation as w... Read Full »