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Does delayed period after unprotected sex reveal pregnancy?

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Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old girl. I recently started my sexual life (about a month ago), and I have used protection every time. I had sex four days ago. But at the beginning of the intercourse, we did not use a condom. He did not ejaculate, and my period should have started on the twelfth day of this month. So I thought it was unnecessary to take the morning-after pill since my menstruation was regulated, and my ovulation should have passed. Now I am five days late, I took two pregnancy tests, and they are negative. I consulted a doctor, and she gave me Progesterone pills to induce my period. I am still concerned about a possible pregnancy and wanted a second opinion. I have to mention that this month, I have been stressing, had trouble sleeping, lost weight and appetite, and got tender breasts. I also got a little spotting (before having sex). Please suggest.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar

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Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read your query and understand your concern. If you wish to rule out pregnancy conclusively, then you may get a serum beta hCG ((human chorionic gonadotropin) test done. You are surely not pregnant if the hCG levels are less than 3 mIU/mL. As you have already been prescribed Progesterone pills, the symptoms presently experienced by you might due to progesterone withdrawal, which can initiate your menses in the next three to five days if you are not pregnant.

I hope this helps.

Regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At June 2, 2023
Reviewed At June 11, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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Dr. Sameer Kumar
Dr. Sameer Kumar

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sameer Kumar is a highly qualified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Infertility specialist with more than two decades of clinical experience. He has completed his postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynecology and also specializes in infertility management. Dr. Kumar is dedicated to women’s health, offering expert care in pregnancy, reproductive health, and fertility treatments. His patient-centered approach combines medical expertise with compassionate support to ensure the best outcomes for his patients. Note: If you don't want go opt for IVF and spend lakhs, then you must contact me as i specialize in medical infertility treatment for both male and female. Results have been really encouraging and statistics speak for itself, about 2000 couples helped and avoided IVF.

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