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What Causes Delayed Periods?

My girlfriend is now almost four days late on her period and im really worried. We had only only one time this month and we not only used protection but I also pulled out before I ejaculated. I just wanted to know if their is any excuse aside from pregnancy that could explain why she is so late. If you could answer as soon as possible it would be much appreciated. Oh, and by the way we are only 18, so a child is the very last thing on our minds
Fri, 15 Jul 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern
Most common causes of delayed period is pregnancy in your case as you had unprotective intercourse.
Pull out method is not protective as pre ejaculatory fluid can cause pregnancy.
So if period will delay by 8-10 days from normal expected period date then you have to go for pregnancy confirmation by home pregnancy kit with fresh urine sample in the morning.
If you do not want child then you should terminate by using mifepristone plus misoprostol under the advice of gynecologist.

Other causes of delayed period in absence of pregnancy are:
hormonal imbalance, excessive stress, thyroid imbalance, change in dietary habit and lifestyle, ovarian dysfunction/ovarian cyst.
Above cause should be evaluated by hormonal assay, ovarian follicle study.
Avoid stress, do regular stretching and relaxation exercise, take healthy diet and fresh fruits.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Delayed Periods?

Hello dear Understand your concern Most common causes of delayed period is pregnancy in your case as you had unprotective intercourse. Pull out method is not protective as pre ejaculatory fluid can cause pregnancy. So if period will delay by 8-10 days from normal expected period date then you have to go for pregnancy confirmation by home pregnancy kit with fresh urine sample in the morning. If you do not want child then you should terminate by using mifepristone plus misoprostol under the advice of gynecologist. Other causes of delayed period in absence of pregnancy are: hormonal imbalance, excessive stress, thyroid imbalance, change in dietary habit and lifestyle, ovarian dysfunction/ovarian cyst. Above cause should be evaluated by hormonal assay, ovarian follicle study. Avoid stress, do regular stretching and relaxation exercise, take healthy diet and fresh fruits. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar