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Posted on Fri, 2 Jan 2015
Question: My period is 4 days late. 8 days ago I had protected sex for the first time with my boyfriend. (condom did not break and he did not ejaculate). I'm usually very regular and now I'm paranoid. My breasts had been sore all week but are better now and I thought I was having cramps several times. I stopped taking my iron and vitamin c supplements about a month ago and I am really stressed with finals but I would like any advice you have as to why it might be late or if it is possible for me to be pregnant?
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Answered by Dr. Soumya (15 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Delayed periods are due to stress

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I read your query and I understand your concerns.

Following is my reply

1. Your delayed periods are unlikely to be due to pregnancy.

2. Delayed periods are probably due to finals stress. Such delays are common in stress that happens during events like exams.

3. If you are still worried about possibility of pregnancy, I suggest you serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy. But don't be worried, the chances of pregnancy is close to zero.

Let me know if you have any more queries.
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Suggest Remedy For Delayed Periods

Brief Answer: Delayed periods are due to stress Detailed Answer: Hi I read your query and I understand your concerns. Following is my reply 1. Your delayed periods are unlikely to be due to pregnancy. 2. Delayed periods are probably due to finals stress. Such delays are common in stress that happens during events like exams. 3. If you are still worried about possibility of pregnancy, I suggest you serum beta hCG blood test done to confirm pregnancy. But don't be worried, the chances of pregnancy is close to zero. Let me know if you have any more queries.