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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 »
I have multiple uterine fibroids and missed my periods. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am unmarried and my age is 40. I had severe bleeding during my menstrual period. So, I met a gynecologist and found out that I have multiple fibroids in my uterus and the largest one is 1.1 x 1.1 inch. And my uterus was bulky. She advised me to take Fibroease 25 mg daily for three month... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Fibroease (Mifepristone) causes amenorrhoea owing to anti-progesterone and anti-glucocorticoid effect. It is known to reduce the size by often 35 to 40 % and increase the hemoglobin as well in symptomatic perimenopausal age group women, where the aim is to avoid... Read Full »
I have missed period with white vaginal discharge after sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old sexually active female. I have missed my period date this month by eight days today. I had sexual intercourse 10 days after periods following which I took an Unwanted 72 two days later. I got my period last month. Following this, I had protected sex (condom). I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the urine pregnancy test are all negative after one month post last protected sex and also that you had a withdrawal bleed post Unwanted 72 intake, so chances of pregnancy are negative. You are for sure not pregnant. The presence of excessive creamy white vaginal ... Read Full »
My periods have been slightly irregular. What may be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24-year-old, and I had an ultrasound for the first time today. My periods have been slightly irregular since the last few months and hence I went for a checkup. I am attaching my scan reports for your reference. Kindly guide me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. The ultrasound scan report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), which you have posted shows a single follicle dominant, may be in the right ovary. The end... Read Full »
I did not get my period for three months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 21 years old and I have not had my period for three months. But last month I took like three morning-after pills in three weeks so I am wondering if it is the effect of the pill. Kindly suggest. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The irregularity in your menstrual cycle and the use of emergency contraception (also known as the "morning-after pill") may be related to each other. Emergency contraception can delay or disrupt your menstrual cycle, and the repeated use of this medication may be cont... Read Full »
Why do I experience cramps and discharge without periods?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 43 year old female. I am thin build and have no health issues. I am a non-smoker and non-drinker. I do not have kids and not sexually active for the past 15 years. I had my hormone levels checked four months ago. The report showed no menopause and thyroid was fine. My two recent pa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This type of missed period could be due to ovarian cyst, which can also cause painful cramps with brownish spotting. Polyp can also cause pain with brownish spotting. If your hormonal profile is normal, then yes, you will get periods. Please get LH (luteinizing horm... Read Full »
When do periods occur after taking I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my partner. We used the condom but at the end, we found it broken but according to him nothing slipped inside but for safety I took i-pill within two hours. After this, I got bleeding within six days of i-pill intake and it lasted for five days and was the same as regul... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After having sex, five days later you got your periods. This indicates that 100% you are not pregnant. Now the delay in your next periods is due to the effect of i-pill. But there is no need to worry. No need to do any further pregnancy test as there is no chance of pre... Read Full »
I had sex six days after my last period and I missed my period this month. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I am having some issues please help me. I had my period on the 2nd of last month and it lasted till 6th. I had sex with my partner on the 12th via withdrawal method. And this month I have been expecting my period since 3rd and till today I have not seen my peri... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Possibility of pregnancy cannot be ruled out at this moment since you had sex during your fertile period, you did not take any i-pill and withdrawal method has a significant failure rate. Multivitamins and grapes usually will not affect the periods and regarding symp... Read Full »
What could be the reason for missed periods during teenage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a missed period for four months. This has happened before and my period came normally for one to two years after. There is no pain and no medications for that. No symptoms or chances of being pregnant. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Irregular periods can be due to many reasons. A little bit more information will help in making the right diagnosis. May I know when you had your first periods? Have you lost or gained weight recently? Any change in lifestyle or stress recently? Are you having any pi... Read Full »