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Does Delayed Periods Indicate Pregnancy?
Question: doctor. My expected periods date was nov 11 but even after 20 days I m not getting periods. last month I had to take ipill on 17 th oct and 24th oct with doctors guidance from here. last periods date (11th oct to 17thoct). But I had unprotected sex on Nov8 also. is there any chance of pregnancy? Should I take any medicine for getting periods. usually my periods was never irregular before. Kindly suggest me good medicine. Please tell me whether there is any chance of pregnancy in my case.
Brief Answer:
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
1. I understand that your periods started from 11th October.
2. Hence having intercourse on 17th October is within your safe period and chances of pregnancy are low.
3. 24th was an ovulatory period but taking i pill has decreased chances of pregnancy still further and safe from pregnancy.
4. Having sexual intercourse on 8th November is safe and does not result in pregnancy. I don’t see chance of pregnancy.
5. I don’t think you need to take any medicines for getting periods. Wait for another week for periods to start.
6. If you are still very much in doubt about pregnancy, get a home pregnancy test done to rule pregnancy.
Let me know if you have any more queries.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I read your query and I understand your concerns.
1. I understand that your periods started from 11th October.
2. Hence having intercourse on 17th October is within your safe period and chances of pregnancy are low.
3. 24th was an ovulatory period but taking i pill has decreased chances of pregnancy still further and safe from pregnancy.
4. Having sexual intercourse on 8th November is safe and does not result in pregnancy. I don’t see chance of pregnancy.
5. I don’t think you need to take any medicines for getting periods. Wait for another week for periods to start.
6. If you are still very much in doubt about pregnancy, get a home pregnancy test done to rule pregnancy.
Let me know if you have any more queries.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
thanku doctor. Kindly tell me wht actually happens while taking ipill. if it is spoiling egg then why did doctor asked me to take ipill second time on oct24. Kindly tell me which is the safe period to avoid pregnancy. Usually I had severe pain during periods will this delaying adds more pain. Kindly suggest me medicine and a kind solution.
Brief Answer:
Prevents implantation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I pill prevents implantation if pregnancy has occurred. It doesn't spoil the egg.
Hence your doctor prescribed second time.
Safe periods are first 8 days and last 10 days of cycle.
You are getting pain as you are about to get cycles. This seems more like premenstrual cramping pain.
Why don’t you do urine pregnancy test at home to confirm pregnancy if you still suspect it.
I don’t recommend any medicines now as taking medicines might further delay periods.
Prevents implantation
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I pill prevents implantation if pregnancy has occurred. It doesn't spoil the egg.
Hence your doctor prescribed second time.
Safe periods are first 8 days and last 10 days of cycle.
You are getting pain as you are about to get cycles. This seems more like premenstrual cramping pain.
Why don’t you do urine pregnancy test at home to confirm pregnancy if you still suspect it.
I don’t recommend any medicines now as taking medicines might further delay periods.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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