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Missed Period

Other than pregnancy, there are many causes of missing a period. Conditions that affect the hormonal balance of the body results in delay or absence of periods. This imbalance can occur due to stress, high or low body weight, PCOS, using birth control pills, and thyroid problems.

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What is the chance of false pregnancy with positive test and missed period?

Query: Hello doctor, I have taken a pregnancy test a few days ago and it turned out to be positive. I took two tests, just to make sure and they both were positive. I was supposed to have my period on March 29, but conception happened on March 14 and the first day of my last period was February 29. I do n...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you checked twice for urine pregnancy test and it turned out positive, it implies you have been pregnant. It is not necessary that everyone experiences nausea and vomitings or early signs of pregnancy similarly, some may not feel any symptoms, or some have mild sy...  Read Full »

What could be the reason for the late period with negative pregnancy tests?

Query: Hello doctor, I have PCOD. And I am having Metformin and PCOD. But a year ago, I left using it; since then, I have been regular on my periods. Recently I got married three months ago, and we have not been using any protection. I am late for my periods by 19 days and two negative pregnancy tests. Due...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please do not worry, as this can be sorted out. The first thing is that you need to reduce your weight to get your periods regularly without any medications spontaneously. As PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is a lifestyle-related problem, it is the weight gain tha...  Read Full »

Why did I not get periods even after taking Meprate?

Query: Hi doctor, I want to know about the missed periods. I had sex two months back, and I got my periods after 12 days. I have not got my periods after that, and I consulted a physician. She recommended me Meprate 10 mg. I took Meprate for five days but have not got the period till today. For the first ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the description you provided, but specific details are missing and are required to identify the problem. Can you tell me from which date to which date did you take Meprate tablets, whether single daily or twice daily dosage? It usually may take...  Read Full »

Why did I miss my period?

Query: Hello doctor, I missed my period. The last period was more than a month back. I took a urine pregnancy test this week and today early morning, and both results negative. I had intercourse with my partner this past month, but I always used condom protection, and my partner always ejaculated outside....  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As pregnancy test has been checked twice already and found negative, and also as you have used contraceptive method the delayed periods can be mostly due to stress or underlying hormonal disturbances or sometimes a lifestyle-related problem called PCOS (polycystic ov...  Read Full »

I get white discharge with missed period and negative pregnancy test. Am I pregnant?

Query: Hello doctor, Actually, I had sex with my partner during period. And after that, I have taken i-pill within 12 hours. After two days my period stopped and now about one month passed but my period did not start yet and I tested with pregnancy kit with negative results. Some white liquid is leaking ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query. As the urine pregnancy test is negative, you are definitely not pregnant right now. Sometimes the premenstrual symptoms can also be similar to pregnancy because of similar hormones acting in both the situations. Some amount of menstrua...  Read Full »

After how many days of missed periods, should pregnancy test be done?

Query: Hi doctor, I want to ask something about pregnancy. I have missed my period for 60 days. I got my last period before two months. I checked for pregnancy using a pregnancy kit. It showed me a negative result. When can I take my pregnancy test again? Before six months, I had PCOD. I was taking medici...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have delayed periods due to anovulation. As your pregnancy test shows a negative result taken after 50 days, it is good to check it again tomorrow. If it is negative, then it is advisable to take medications for having withdrawal bleeding. PCOS (polycystic ovarian s...  Read Full »

What to do when periods are late by a week?

Query: Hello doctor, I am not getting my periods. It is already a week from the date. Previously nothing happened like this.  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, 28 plus or minus seven days is considered a normal length of the menstrual cycle. If this is the first time you had skipped your periods, I would advise you to wait for another week. If you still do not get your periods, you can take the following medication me...  Read Full »

Can Duphaston cause missed periods?

Query: Hi doctor,I am 30 years old. I have missed my period for eight days now. On my 24th day of the menstrual cycle, I started using Duphaston once daily and finished the dose yesterday. Usually, my menstrual cycle comes between 26 to 28 days. This month, I got cramps but nothing came out. Could this be ...  Read Full »


Dr. Sravanthi Nuthalapati

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I want to know the reason for taking Duphaston (Dydrogesterone). If you are planning for pregnancy, then it is advisable to check pregnancy once using a urine pregnancy test at home. If it is negative, then you can wait for two weeks to get your periods as you have fini...  Read Full »

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