The changes that occur in the reproductive system of females, which makes pregnancy possible is called the menstrual cycle. This occurs from the rise and fall of hormones estrogen and progesterone, that results in thickening of the uterus lining and the growth of an egg.
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Why are my periods getting delayed this month?
Query: Hello doctor, My periods were supposed to start between these days. Perhaps I will get them today. However, the chances were most probably for yesterday and the days before. Unfortunately, I did not. I checked with the strip, and the home pregnancy test is negative. Please provide your opinion.Thank... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am here to help you with your health queries. I can understand your concern. May I ask about the length of the delay in your period? Could you please let me know if you are taking oral contraceptive pills or if you have used emergency contraceptives? These medications are known to alter th... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old female. Last year, I took a drug for weight loss but I had to stop it after two to three days of usage because it was very strong for my body. Since then I noticed that I put up a lot of weight and started having late and longer periods. My period used to be for thre... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your question. I may need to know the constituents of the supplement you took if you still have it. From the information given the supplement may have impacted your hormonal levels. It is not uncommon for weight loss supplements to affect hormones hence t... Read Full »