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Delayed Period

A menstrual cycle usually lasts between 21 to 35 days on an average for women. But, if the period has not arrived beyond 35 days, it is called delayed period. Pregnancy is not the only reason for a delay in period. Birth control pills, PCOD, stress, thyroid problems or other hormonal causes could be responsible.

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I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend following which she took an I-Pill and experienced withdrawal bleeding but she has not got her period yet. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend had her period in the second week of last month which lasted for three days. We had unprotected sex 11 days after her period, and she took an I-Pill just 10 minutes after the intercourse. She had bleeding four days after the incident which increased in the next four to fi...  Read Full »


Dr. Sanap Sneha Umrao

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, and I can understand your concern. Sometimes, periods might get delayed by one or two weeks because of hormonal changes caused by taking the pill. Also, she has experienced withdrawal bleeding, so there are more chances that she may get delayed per...  Read Full »

My periods are delayed after taking contraceptives. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I had unprotected sex on the sixth day of my cycle and took an emergency contraceptive pill, followed by withdrawal bleeding after two weeks, followed by no period on the expected date. Negative pregnancy urine test 21 days after unprotected sex and negative blood serum hCG 45 days post ...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history and understand your concerns. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of an emergency contraceptive pill(Levonorgestrel). It happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it does not necessarily happen to everyone....  Read Full »

My menstrual cycle has been delayed. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My last period date is the first week of the previous month. But this month my period is not coming. What is the problem? Please help. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Khushbu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. I understand your concern about the delay in your menstrual cycle. Even while irregular periods are typical for women, missing your period should be taken seriously, especially if it is accompanied by other ...  Read Full »

I had protected sex but my partner did not get her periods yet.

Query: Hello doctor, I had protected sex with my girlfriend last month. But she has not got her period yet. I am sure that the condom was there all the time, and there was no condom leak during the intercourse. She said that she does not feel anything different about her body. She does not feel any symptom...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history in detail and understand your concerns. As per your description, these symptoms could be due to hormonal imbalance but it could be due to pregnancy also (though the chances are very low). Bu...  Read Full »

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 »

My periods are delayed by four days. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My periods are delayed by 4 days but my home pregnancy tests are negative. I was sexually active 5 to 6 days before my period's date. Could I be pregnant? Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on the information you provided, you may be experiencing a delayed menstrual cycle. Delayed periods can occur for a variety of reasons, including stress, changes in diet or exercise routine, or underlying medical conditions. Here are some steps you can take: Kee...  Read Full »

My periods have been delayed by three days. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from irregular menstruation for 10 years, and the bleeding occurs for only one or two days. I have taken a Ceftriaxone tablet and am concerned as my periods have been delayed for three days this month. Kindly suggest. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern There are several causes for a delay in menstrual period. Hormonal imbalance and intra-uterine adhesions are the most common causes. If the period has been delayed for more than a week, or if the flow is for one or two days, it is abnorma...  Read Full »

I have delayed period despite taking the protective pill. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, My period is delayed by one week and the pregnancy test is negative. I had unprotected sex. My last period date was in the second week of last month and I had taken I-pill three times between the last week of last month and the first week of this month, but I did not bleed. My perio...  Read Full »


Dr. Richa Agarwal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for trusting us with your health care. I have gone through your history and I can understand your concern. Withdrawal bleeding is only a side effect of Levonorgestrel (I-pill) and happens due to the sudden withdrawal of hormones from your body. So, it is...  Read Full »

My periods have been delayed by two days this month. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, I was involved in protected sex on the 18th day of my 27-28 day cycle. I am experiencing a delay of two days in my periods this month with no pre-menstrual symptoms. Does that indicate pregnancy? Kindly suggest. Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Pregnancy can occur if precum (pre-ejaculate) or if semen is released inside the vagina. Common causes of delayed menstrual cycle include pregnancy, stress, thyroid problems, sudden weight loss, being overweight, doing too much exercise, ...  Read Full »

I was not involved in post period sex, but my periods are delayed. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I was involved in a protected sex 13 days before my periods. I had no sexual activity after that, but my periods were delayed for five days. What could be the possible reason? Kindly suggest. Thank you.   Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.The delay in the menstrual cycle may be due to infection of the urinary tract, pelvic inflammatory response, anemia, or thyroid problems.I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions:Get a thyroid profile, Complete blood picture, and...  Read Full »

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