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My period is delayed due to intake of I-pill. Can I still be pregnant?
Query: Hello doctor, My period was due on the 20th of this month. I had protected sex on 14th night, and we had a bit of a doubt about the protection, so on 15th evening, I took an I-pill. On 17th night, we again had protected sex, and on the 19th morning, I took another I-pill. I did not get my periods y... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The chance of pregnancy is low with sex on the days mentioned. Your period is late due to the effect of I-pill. It is too early to test, if you do not get your period by the 25th, then repeat the pregnancy test. But, the chance of pregnancy is almost nil. For more inf... Read Full »
I have missed period despite taking Norethisterone. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have missed my periods for one month. I did a home pregnancy test and it was negative. Therefore I met a doctor to do a proper check. He scanned me and said I am not pregnant and I have fibroids in my uterus. He requested me to stop having birth control pills as I have very thin walls i... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For irregular cycle treatment, you get it right but dose and days should be extended and then withdrawal bleed you would have in 1 to 2 weeks not just after finishing tablets. The dose of Primolut N should be 10 mg twice daily for five days and then wait for bleeding fo... Read Full »
I missed my period after an unprotected sex. Please suggest.
Query: Hello doctor, I missed my period on the date it was supposed to be. I am afraid that I might be pregnant because we had unprotected sex but my partner did not ejaculate. I did a home pregnancy test which was negative. I do not have any symptoms related to my periods like stomach pain or cramps what ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. Missing a period can be worrisome, especially if you have had unprotected intercourse. However, it is important to note that stress and other factors can also cause menstrual irregularities. Since you had unprotected intercourse and your per... Read Full »
I have not had my periods for the past five months. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor,Me and my boyfriend had sex once (with a condom) and fingering, and ever since about 5 months ago, I have not had my periods yet. About two months after I stopped having my menstrual cycle. I did a pregnancy test which came out negative and also (for stomach pain) did an ultrasound of t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry I am here to take care of you. Based on the sexual activities you mentioned I do not think you are pregnant. I think you have irregular menses due to hormone imbalance. Please do a hor... Read Full »
I did not get my periods after abortion. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I got an abortion a few days back, but this month, I did not get my period. Is there any problem? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I believe you have developed irregular menses due to the abortion. The abortion you did, followed by the bleeding, has caused a change in your menstrual cycle and also a change in your sexual and reproductive hormone levels. So please do a hormo... Read Full »
Why are my partner's periods delayed after a month of sexual activity?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with my partner last month. This month she missed her period and her period is delayed. Is there a chance of pregnancy or some other reason? And after that, we did not have sex. Last year also her period was delayed for more than 20 days. Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I want to know if the sex was an unprotected one and if it is then she may be pregnant but if it is protected sex, then her missed period is possible due to hormone imbalance. So please do a hormone profile test and a pregnancy test and reply... Read Full »
Why did my period go missing after taking the I-pill?
Query: Hello doctor, I had my last period 1.5 months back which lasted for three days. I had unprotected sex two days after that. I took an I-pill on that day itself and started having bleeding in five days which again lasted for three days. It was more like a period only. I took a pregnancy test four day... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have already described that after unprotected sex you took a hormonal emergency contraceptive. Emergency contraceptive pills are hormones that interfere with regular cycles and act to prevent conception by interference in ovulation, fertilization or implantation and... Read Full »
I have multiple uterine fibroids and missed my periods. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am unmarried and my age is 40. I had severe bleeding during my menstrual period. So, I met a gynecologist and found out that I have multiple fibroids in my uterus and the largest one is 1.1 x 1.1 inch. And my uterus was bulky. She advised me to take Fibroease 25 mg daily for three month... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Fibroease (Mifepristone) causes amenorrhoea owing to anti-progesterone and anti-glucocorticoid effect. It is known to reduce the size by often 35 to 40 % and increase the hemoglobin as well in symptomatic perimenopausal age group women, where the aim is to avoid... Read Full »
I have missed period with white vaginal discharge after sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 25-year-old sexually active female. I have missed my period date this month by eight days today. I had sexual intercourse 10 days after periods following which I took an Unwanted 72 two days later. I got my period last month. Following this, I had protected sex (condom). I have... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As the urine pregnancy test are all negative after one month post last protected sex and also that you had a withdrawal bleed post Unwanted 72 intake, so chances of pregnancy are negative. You are for sure not pregnant. The presence of excessive creamy white vaginal ... Read Full »
My periods have been slightly irregular. What may be the reason?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 24-year-old, and I had an ultrasound for the first time today. My periods have been slightly irregular since the last few months and hence I went for a checkup. I am attaching my scan reports for your reference. Kindly guide me. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We will pay close attention to your worries and address all your questions with utmost care. The ultrasound scan report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), which you have posted shows a single follicle dominant, may be in the right ovary. The end... Read Full »