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My periods are delayed after taking an I pill. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a female, and I usually have a 28-day cycle. I started my periods two months ago and had protected intercourse a few days after. After that, I took an I-pill for safety. However, I had regular periods with a proper flow, which lasted four to six days. However, it has been more tha... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Several things can affect the period's date. You are not pregnant as your intercourse was protected, and you took the contraceptive pill and have had normal bleeding after that. The hormonal effect has not entirely cleared off from your system. ... Read Full »
I have protected sex and after that I get inflammation in urinary tract. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have protected sex with stranger and after that I get inflammation in urinary tract. Should I get worried about it? Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have symptoms of inflammation of urinary tract than you have to rule out urinary tract infection. For that, I suggest you investigate with urine routine microscopic examination report and urine culture for primary work-up. You can revert back with reports once... Read Full »
Though I am on birth control and used condom, my period is late. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a tampon in and did not realize that it was still in my body until a week later, when I found it. When I had sex, we used a condom but I did not started my period tyet. Do you think the tampon being in my body for so long could delay my period? I am currently on Lexapro... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Tampon will not cause any delay in the menstrual cycle or periods. Forgetting tampon for a long time may make you prone to genital infections though. Delay in menstrual cycle is more of a hormonal function. Even though you used a condom the chances of pregnancy canno... Read Full »
I experienced bleeding after sexual activity. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had sex with a woman, but I do not know her HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) status. I used a condom, but I am afraid that the condom is not safe, and I might have into contact with some of her vaginal fluid by my hand. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A condom is much safer (about 80 %) compared to unprotected sex. So you are safer to that extent even if she would be HIV positive. But then, as you guessed right, condoms may not protect you from every infection or infestation. Therefore it is good to see an STD(Sexua... Read Full »
I have had protected oral sex. Can I be HIV positive?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a question about HIV exposure that has been bothering me for the last week. I have had covered oral sex (with a condom on). In addition to that, I was grinding naked on his penis with my bottom. I just got waxing done in my pubic and anal regions. I am worried that his penis might h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, We welcome you to the icliniq.com family. I appreciate the confidence you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Anal grinding is usually considered an activity that has a low risk for HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) transmission. If there are fresh cuts or wounds and if there is acti... Read Full »
What could be the reason for my 13-day delayed period?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old and my periods are delayed by 13 days or maybe beyond. My last period started two months ago. I have a history of irregularity before also, mostly late and never on time. and I usually miss my periods for one month every year. Recently, I have started having sexual i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. You are suffering from anovulation. The most common causes have to be ruled out 1. Polycystic ovary disease- You may not have obesity, but still may have PCOD (Polycystic ovarian disease). Usually associated with obesi... Read Full »
My partner's periods are delayed after protected sex. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected non-penetrative sex with my partner. I did not ejaculate inside her. Today she is five days late in her period. Is she pregnant? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I can provide some general information. It is understandable to be concerned, but the situation you described is unlikely to cause pregnancy. Here are a few reasons: Use of a condom: If you use a condom correctly and it does not break or sli... Read Full »
I had protected sex without any ejaculation, but my period was late for four days. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I had protected sex with my boyfriend last month. He did not ejaculate, but my period was late for four days. Should I take a pregnancy test? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you had protected sex and your partner did not ejaculate, the chances of pregnancy are low. Your period may be delayed for other reasons, such as stress, changes in diet or exercise, or hormonal imbalances. But, if you are concerned about p... Read Full »
I have a sore throat after having sex. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I had protected intercourse eight weeks ago with a person of unknown status. However, I did not check if the condom was leaking or if there was a hole in it. One week after the exposure, I had a sore throat that went away within a day. I started PEP (Post - Exposure Prophylaxis) treatm... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Sore throat is very common in cold and hot weather, and by drinking cold drinks. However, it does not necessarily mean seroconversion. Do a hot saline gargle before meals two times daily. I suggest taking the tablet Az... 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 »