What Causes Delay In Menstrual Bleeding Post An Intercourse?

Posted on Sat, 5 Nov 2016

Question: Hi Doctor, had protected sex with boyfriend on aug 26th and got my periods on Sept 4th with usual flow. Didnt get my periods yet.hcg -ve. Scared of pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (2 minutes later)

Hello
Welcome to HCM.
No chance of pregnancy as periods after sex.
So don't worry and take care...

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Modi (8 minutes later)

That was protective once as well. But read blogs as there might still be a chance of pregnancy even after 1st periods thats scared me a lot. Do i still have to wait for some days and do a hcg or a blood test again?

Answered by Dr. Krunal Modi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
protected sex so very rare chance of pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
You had protected sex so very rare chance of pregnancy.
Still do test after a week.
Miss period may be due to hormonal imbalance or stress.
So don't worry and take care...

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T