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Why My Periods Are Missing After An Unprotected Sex?
Hi, we ve been having unprotected sex on the least risky days, usually before 5 days and after 5 days of ovulation. it s been working well for the past 3-4 months but this time around i have missed my period for 5 days now. I donot want to be pregnant. Please advise me.
Fri, 28 Aug 2020
Hi,
- When used properly the calendar method, that is avoiding intercourse around the period of ovulation, can give around 91% protection rate.
- This mainly applies when your menstrual cycles are regular. But sometimes fluctuations in the menstrual cycles and ovulation can be seen due to different causes ranging from psychological factors like stress and strain, changes in weight, diet, sleep, etc. due to effects on the reproductive hormonal levels.
So because of any of these factors, if the time of ovulation altered, we cannot completely rule out the possibility of pregnancy. So as you are 5 days delayed for your expected date of periods, please go for either urine or preferably blood test for pregnancy to rule out the possibility.
If the test gives a negative result, you can wait for a few more days and possibly by that time you may get the menstrual bleeding. If you do not get the menstrual bleeding even after 4 to 5 days better to consult your gynecologist once and undergo an ultrasound with this work up the possible cause of delayed period can be identified and you can take tablets for withdrawal bleeding with your doctor's advice.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
- When used properly the calendar method, that is avoiding intercourse around the period of ovulation, can give around 91% protection rate.
- This mainly applies when your menstrual cycles are regular. But sometimes fluctuations in the menstrual cycles and ovulation can be seen due to different causes ranging from psychological factors like stress and strain, changes in weight, diet, sleep, etc. due to effects on the reproductive hormonal levels.
So because of any of these factors, if the time of ovulation altered, we cannot completely rule out the possibility of pregnancy. So as you are 5 days delayed for your expected date of periods, please go for either urine or preferably blood test for pregnancy to rule out the possibility.
If the test gives a negative result, you can wait for a few more days and possibly by that time you may get the menstrual bleeding. If you do not get the menstrual bleeding even after 4 to 5 days better to consult your gynecologist once and undergo an ultrasound with this work up the possible cause of delayed period can be identified and you can take tablets for withdrawal bleeding with your doctor's advice.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sree Gouri S. R., OBGYN
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