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My periods are delayed despite a negative test. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My boyfriend works in navy. We just started dating and have mostly had long distance relationship because of our situation. I have never taken birth control and or ECP. I have always had an average 28-day cycle. However, between last two to three months, I took five emergency contracep... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You already messed up your cycle, and you do not have any choice left now. You have to wait for your period. You will also have to do a repeat urine pregnancy test after every four to five days till you get your periods. The other option that you have is to take some bir... Read Full »
My periods are delayed despite using contraception. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had Nexplanon in for six months and had a period on it for three months straight. But, I did not get period for the last three months. I had it removed before 20 days and no period still. While on it, I would throw up and even after having it removed, I puked. Since being removed, my n... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Nexplanon is a progesterone having implant (Etonogestrel). After insertion, the menses can be irregular or even stopped for 6 months to almost 1 year. But, if you had not gotten your period since last three months and you had regular intercourse, then you should do a ur... Read Full »
I missed my period, but my pregnancy test is negative. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I and my fiance had unprotected sex a month back but he did not ejaculate inside me. Due to confusion, I had an Ipill after two hours of intercourse. On the eighth day after taking the pill, I got a light bleeding (enough to use a pad) which lasted for three days. My last period started 4... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, if now it turns out to be negative urine pregnancy test after 20 days of intercourse than definitely, you are not pregnant. It is almost a month after intercourse and test are negative. So, you are not pregnant for sure. And yes, periods can be delayed and/or distu... Read Full »
I missed my period and my urine pregnancy and HCG tests are negative. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had unprotected sex on first day of last month and missed my period on 20th. I did a urine pregnancy test on 3rd of this month, it showed negative result. After this, I took a tablet containing Norethisterone 10 mg for five days by taking one tablet each day from third to seventh day... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and understand your concern. You can rest assured that you are not pregnant, as both the urine pregnancy test and the HCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test have returned negative results. The delay in your period can be attributed to taking... Read Full »
What are the reasons, other than pregnancy, for missed periods?
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? Read Full »
Answer: 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... Read Full »
I have missed my period. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, Kindly shed light on some issues. I had my period two months back and I had the next once a month later, which only came for a day and I have not had it since it till now. I did home test before my period came which read negative. My two breasts ache and immediately after my period co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Menstrual cycle can be 23 days to 37 days, and bleeding can be from day 1 to 10 days anywhere and all this normal. No need to worry. Sometimes due to imbalance in your body or normally also, your period can be 5 to 6 days here or there and it is absolutely normal. Wh... Read Full »
My last menstruation ended a few years ago, and I still do not have menstruation. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a concern with my menstruation. My last menstruation ended a few years ago, and I still do not have menstruation. Why so? Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Having no menstrual periods is called amenorrhea. Amenorrhea is normal in the following circumstances. 1. Before puberty. 2. During pregnancy. 3. While breastfeeding. This is because estrogen levels are alte... Read Full »
Does Depo injection cause changes in period cycle?
Query: Hi doctor, I was on the Depo injection for four years. I have been off the Depo injection for one year and three months. Also, I have not taken any other contraception in the last year. Four months ago, I went to my GP as I still had no bleeding. She did some hormone tests, which came back low, and ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you were on Depo injection for almost four to five years, this is a common problem with Depo injection. But, in most cases period starts within one year of stopping the Depo injection. But, as you said, if your hormone level is normal, like LH (luteinizing hormo... Read Full »
I had sex three days after my period and missed my period. Am I pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my partner last month, after the third day of my periods. There was no intercourse and also we used condoms. My period date was 2nd of this month but did not get my period. Then I consumed Primolut N for three days thrice daily. Today is the 8th day after the last dos... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you had sex on the third day of menses then there is no chance of pregnancy. Periods can be delayed due to stress. And even due to taking Primolut N. You need to wait for five more days. I think the period should come in these five days. Do not worry as the pregnancy... Read Full »