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Apart from pregnancy, what are the other causes for missed periods?

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At April 2, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 29, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Myself and my girlfriend had sex. During that time, my penis tip entered her vaginal opening thrice. I did not ejaculate inside before or after doing sex. Now, she has missed her periods for few days. What is the reason?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

If there is no ejaculation, then there are no chances for her to become pregnant. But many times men are not sure about their precum. So it is good to do a home pregnancy test to rule out pregnancy and it helps to relieve stress. If it is negative, then it cannot be due to pregnancy. Sometimes, stress plays an important role in causing delayed periods. It can come within ten days. If she has a negative result, then she can take Primolut N (Norethisterone) once daily for five days and periods can occur within 15 days. But we do not know whether she has an ovarian cyst. It is diagnosed by doing an ultrasound scan of the abdomen and pelvis to find the other related cause of delayed periods.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Her period is delayed for ten days. Please suggest a remedy.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

She can do a home pregnancy test. It can be done by a urine pregnancy kit. It is checked by dropping urine drop by drop. If it shows a single line, then the test shows a negative result. If it shows two lines, then it shows a positive result. If it comes negative, then she can take tablet Primolut N for five days. She will get her periods within 15 days.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

What can be done if it shows a positive result?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You need to consult a gynecologist for termination. It is proceeded by taking an ultrasound scan of pregnancy. After that, the doctor can give some options for termination.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I am under a lot of stress.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Ask your girlfriend to do a urine pregnancy test. You have a more likely chance to have a negative result. If it is negative, then your stress gets reduced.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

After how many days of sex, we need to do this test.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

After sex, pregnancy happens after 13 to 14 days. So it is better to do this test after 20 days. It shows a positive result when there is pregnancy and a negative result is shown when there is no pregnancy.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai
Dr. Mavani Jimesh Himatbhai

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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