How do I manage a missed period and prevent pregnancy?

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I understand your concern.

If a period is missed and you feel you might be pregnant, the first step is to confirm whether you are actually pregnant. A missed period can happen for several reasons, such as:

• Stress.

• Hormonal imbalance.

• Illness.

• Pregnancy.

So it is important to check before taking any medicine. You should take a home pregnancy test using first-morning urine. If the test is negative, the missed period may be due to hormonal changes or temporary amenorrhea, and your period may come later.

If the test is positive and the pregnancy is still early, doctors may use medicines such as Mifepristone together with Misoprostol to medically end an early pregnancy. These medicines should be taken only under medical guidance, because the dose and timing depend on:

• How many weeks are you pregnant?

• Your health history.

If the intercourse happened only a few days ago and pregnancy is not yet confirmed, emergency contraception such as Levonorgestrel can sometimes prevent pregnancy if taken within about 72 hours after sex.

The safest next step is to:

• Take a pregnancy test first.

• Then speak with a doctor or clinic if it is positive, so they can guide you on the correct and safe treatment.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at iCliniq.

Thank you.