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What Causes Delay In Menstrual Bleeding Post Unprotected Intercourse?

Posted on Wed, 21 Aug 2024

Question: I had my last period on 18/9/2016, and its been 10 days now and i still have not got my periods (usually i have a 30 days cycle) I have also checked for pregnance, but thats showing negative.
Can you please suggest me what should i do and what is the delay for the period.

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
See detailed answer

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I would like to know in case you had any unprotected intercourse in this time period or if you took any emergency contraceptive pill?
Waiting for your response
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (11 minutes later)

I had unprotected intercourse, but did not take any pill

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for a week and repeat pregnancy test

Detailed Answer:
Then wait for a week for periods and do a pregnancy test
It can be due to pregnancy or just a casual delay common after some change in diet or job or a new exercise routine

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (5 hours later)

Is the delay ok or is there something alarming

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Yes dear usually there is nothing to worry.
Just wait and most likely you will get your periods
But from next cycle onwards try to avoid unprotected sexual activity or use a regular method of contraception

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

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (5 hours later)

Actually we are trying to conceive and that's why me and my husband are concerned about the delay thank you for your time and assistance

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for another week

Detailed Answer:
There are high chances of pregnancy so just wait fir a week and repeat the pregnancy test.
Im an infertility specialist so in case you need any assistance you can ask any question any time.
And in case you have had any investigations related to conceiving you can share them for review.

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