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I had sex during fertile period and missed period. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor,I have been on Ava 20 (hormonal contraceptive pill) for about three years. I recently just stopped taking it. I had sex about 3 to 4 times in my fertile period. I have missed my period by a few days. So, I took a pregnancy test and it came back negative. I have been having a few symptom... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since you have been actively trying to conceive and having unprotected sexual intercourse on fertile days does put the possibility of pregnancy high up on the list especially coupled with a missed period. A home pregnancy test can be negative in the first few days after... Read Full »
My periods are delayed after a sexual contact. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had a type of partial sex, which was not proper. But after that, I got my period after four days. Now, a month has passed, and still, I am not getting periods. Why? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Provided you had a period after the sex and the period was normal, then you are not pregnant. Having a period after sex is proof that the sex did not result in pregnancy. The present delay you are having in your period may be due to other things... Read Full »
I am not getting bleeding even after taking Mifepristone and Misoprostol. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Today is the fifth day after my missed periods. I had Mifepristone and after 25 hours, I had Misoprostol. The abdomen started paining and started with white discharge but no bleeding yet, I had tablet yesterday at 3 PM exact, but why is there no bleeding still? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. How are you doing today? I hope you had a positive pregnancy test. Or you had a scan showing the gestation sac. I mean to say that I hope pregnancy was confirmed. The ideal step after confirming a pregnancy inside the uterus is to have tablet Mifepristone 200 mg orally... Read Full »
My period is delayed due to intake of I-pill. Can I still be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, My period was due on the 20th of this month. I had protected sex on 14th night, and we had a bit of a doubt about the protection, so on 15th evening, I took an I-pill. On 17th night, we again had protected sex, and on the 19th morning, I took another I-pill. I did not get my periods y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of pregnancy is low with sex on the days mentioned. Your period is late due to the effect of I-pill. It is too early to test, if you do not get your period by the 25th, then repeat the pregnancy test. But, the chance of pregnancy is almost nil. For more inf... Read Full »
I have missed period despite taking Norethisterone. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have missed my periods for one month. I did a home pregnancy test and it was negative. Therefore I met a doctor to do a proper check. He scanned me and said I am not pregnant and I have fibroids in my uterus. He requested me to stop having birth control pills as I have very thin walls i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For irregular cycle treatment, you get it right but dose and days should be extended and then withdrawal bleed you would have in 1 to 2 weeks not just after finishing tablets. The dose of Primolut N should be 10 mg twice daily for five days and then wait for bleeding fo... Read Full »
I missed my period after an unprotected sex. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I missed my period on the date it was supposed to be. I am afraid that I might be pregnant because we had unprotected sex but my partner did not ejaculate. I did a home pregnancy test which was negative. I do not have any symptoms related to my periods like stomach pain or cramps what ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Missing a period can be worrisome, especially if you have had unprotected intercourse. However, it is important to note that stress and other factors can also cause menstrual irregularities. Since you had unprotected intercourse and your per... Read Full »
I have not had my periods for the past five months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,Me and my boyfriend had sex once (with a condom) and fingering, and ever since about 5 months ago, I have not had my periods yet. About two months after I stopped having my menstrual cycle. I did a pregnancy test which came out negative and also (for stomach pain) did an ultrasound of t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Based on the sexual activities you mentioned I do not think you are pregnant. I think you have irregular menses due to hormone imbalance. Please do a hor... Read Full »
I did not get my periods after abortion. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I got an abortion a few days back, but this month, I did not get my period. Is there any problem? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I believe you have developed irregular menses due to the abortion. The abortion you did, followed by the bleeding, has caused a change in your menstrual cycle and also a change in your sexual and reproductive hormone levels. So please do a hormo... Read Full »
Why are my partner's periods delayed after a month of sexual activity?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my partner last month. This month she missed her period and her period is delayed. Is there a chance of pregnancy or some other reason? And after that, we did not have sex. Last year also her period was delayed for more than 20 days. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I want to know if the sex was an unprotected one and if it is then she may be pregnant but if it is protected sex, then her missed period is possible due to hormone imbalance. So please do a hormone profile test and a pregnancy test and reply... Read Full »
Why did my period go missing after taking the I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my last period 1.5 months back which lasted for three days. I had unprotected sex two days after that. I took an I-pill on that day itself and started having bleeding in five days which again lasted for three days. It was more like a period only. I took a pregnancy test four day... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have already described that after unprotected sex you took a hormonal emergency contraceptive. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormones that interfere with regular cycles and act to prevent conception by interference in ovulation, fertilization or implantation and... Read Full »