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I have not got my periods even after 10 days of I-pill intake following unprotected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Before 10 days, I had unprotected sex and that day at night I took a pill of unwanted 72. Till now I have not get periods. What are the chances of pregnancy? Please tell me. I am very worried about this. Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It depends on when sexual intercourse happened (in relation to ovulation). The pill provides about 95 % protection against pregnancy. If the pill was taken when the period was due in next 2 to 3 days, it will delay your period. If it was taken more than a week before... Read Full »
Can a urine pregnancy test be taken on the first day of missed periods?
Query: Hello doctor, I have got a very regular 28 day cycle. I got my periods for three days in the last month with a heavy flow. So, my due would be today for this month. But, last three days I got very little bleeding and the color was light watery red and sometimes brownish. I did not have any physiolog... Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com You tested too early with a urine pregnancy test. Please wait for three to four days and then retest if period does not start by then. Urine pregnancy test though theoretically can give correct result on the day of a missed period, practically it is not that sensitive and... Read Full »
What is the treatment for lumps in the ovary?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife did not get her periods last month. The same happened exactly one year ago. At that time, we had consulted the doctor and she gave 21 day course of tablet and after that she got periods. At that time, she has a sonography. The doctor showed that there were small lumps on the right... Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are likely to be unruptured follicles or hemorrhagic follicles. Most commonly such things occur in endometriosis, which can be confirmed and treated through laparoscopy. Only, if you are trying for pregnancy or if cysts are large and painful, then laparoscopy shoul... Read Full »
Why am I not getting periods after taking Meprate?
Query: Hello doctor, I am facing problem of missing periods from last month. Pregnancy test is negative. I have also taken tablets of Meprate. My last period was 62 days back. Please guide. Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Period normally starts within a week of finishing Meprate (Medroxyprogesterone) tablets. Rarely it can take 15 days for period to start. If it has been more than 15 days since last dose, you need to visit gynecologist to get one ultrasound done, as Meprate will be effec... Read Full »
I am 21 days late, and pregnancy tests are negative. Why do I have abdominal pain?
Query: Hi doctor, My period is late by 21 days late. I got all the pregnancy tests done, but everything came back negative. I have lower left side pain, feel bloated on that side, back pain, and abdomen pain. I am 18 years old and weigh 170 lbs. Read Full »
Dr. Dattaprasad Balasaheb Inamdar
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you get beta hCG (human chorionic gonadotropin) test to rule out pregnancy and ectopic pregnancy with 100 % confidence. If negative, you should consider taking progesterone for withdrawal bleed and painkiller for pain. If beta hCG is positive, you need to go t... Read Full »