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Query: Hi doctor,I recently had heavy menstrual bleeding. Initially, I thought it is my regular menstruation. However, the bleeding becomes heavier after a week. My doctor recommended tablet Primolut Nor 10 mg for five days to stop the bleeding. The bleeding stopped on the first day of taking the medicine.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Withdrawal bleeding is normal after stopping progesterone tablets like tablet Primolut Nor (Norethisterone 5 mg). There was no need to take the pill to stop the bleeding just for five days, because it may stop the b... Read Full »
I had unprotected sex, and I am spotting without any clots eight days later. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My period ended eight days before in the morning, and I had unprotected sex in the evening. Today, eight days after, I am spotting without any clots. The blood is also red-colored and thin. I hope you can give me an opinion about this. I want to avoid pregnancy. How should I end it? Pleas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If you have regular periods, then do not worry. You had intercourse on a safe period, and there is no possibility of getting pregnant if you are sure about your dates, and after that, you did not go through any sexual activity. The emergenc... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, We had protected sex a few days ago, but due to our low confidence, we thought that maybe the ejaculation could be somehow done inside, and we got panicked, so without wasting time, in the morning took a contraceptive pill. And it has been almost 13 days now. Three days ago, she felt that... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It would have been better if I had known her last menstrual date. Sometimes some bleeding or spotting could occur during ovulation, usually around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle. There is also the possibility of withdrawal bleeding af... Read Full »
My period got delayed by five days, and I tested negative for pregnancy. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My period got delayed by five days. I tested negative for pregnancy on the fifth day and that same day spotting started which I thought was the beginning of my period. The following day, however, any amount of bleeding stopped. I have not changed my lifestyle and am sexual with only on... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes periods might fluctuate by one or two weeks because of some stress or recent illness that may also cause hypomenorrhea (scanty menstruation). Did you ever have unprotected intercourse around your ovulation day (usually occurs around the 14th day of the mens... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a period cycle of 40 days. Last month I got my period on the sixteenth day and ended on the twentieth. However, this month I got spotting which started on the sixth day and ended on the tenth. Now I have got spotting again after nine days, which is supposed to be my period date.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case, and I understand your concern. The normal menstrual cycle ranges from 21 to 35 days, and PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is very common, especially in the young population. Menstrual irregularities, acne and excessive weight gain are ... Read Full »
Is it normal to have irregular periods while taking birth control pills?
Query: Hi doctor, I have not gotten my period in about two weeks. But a few days ago, I started bleeding and I think it may have been spotting. But it stopped quickly and I have had a little bit of bleeding every day. I have been having really bad period cramps in my right abdominal area. I have been takin... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. These days PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) is very common, especially in young populations, with the symptoms of irregular periods, scanty periods, acne, excessive weight gain are commonly seen... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex during the first week of this month after which I noticed spotting two weeks later. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative, but I doubted that since my period date for this month is delayed. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you had intercourse around your ovulation day so there are some chances of getting pregnant. There is a possibility that the spotting you got could be implantation bleeding. Sometimes the at-home pregnancy test kit might show false results in the early days. So I wo... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have a regular cycle but my period is delayed by 3 days. I had protected sex (he also withdrew before ejaculating) on the 15th day of my cycle. But we noticed blood coming from inside of me. Right now, I have stomach cramps and a gassy stomach. I have been so stressed lately. Please ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. As you had intercourse around your ovulation day so there is little chance of getting pregnant (in case there was precum). But sometimes periods might get delayed by 1 or 2 weeks because of some stress or any recent il... Read Full »
Though my pregnancy tests are negative, I still have not got my period. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I am experiencing some unusual issues with my menstrual cycle. Last month, instead of my period, I had spotting this month. I am feeling cramps, but I have not gotten my period yet. Based on my calculations, I should have started my period by now. I am feeling very worried about this. I h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for sharing your concerns regarding your menstrual cycle. Irregular periods and scanty menses could occur due to various reasons, including stress, recent illness, PCOS, or thyroid disorders. It is important to diagnose the underlying cause to start appropr... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I had my last period two months back and after that, I have not had any. In the last three to four days there was little spotting and some reddish brownish jelly kind of discharge when I inserted my finger inside. I am confused should I count it as a period or not? Kindly help. Thank y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Sometimes periods might fluctuate by a week and it is normal, but you are saying there is only spotting. We should rule out other possibilities. If you are sexually active then you should do a urine pregnancy test otherwise no need to do anything right now. This should... Read Full »