What Causes Delay In Periods With Negative Pregnancy Report?

Posted on Mon, 6 Oct 2014

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Question : HI,
I am 22yrs old. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend in the month of September ( more than 3 times). But every time he ejaculated outside and I saw his semen on my stomach. Pretty sure it dint go inside. But now I am missing my periods. This is really worrying me. My actual period date is Sep28 2014. But today is Oct6 2014. I dont have irregular periods. (May be 2 days up or down). Now, I have slightly white discharge in my panty. No nausea, food cravings etc which I read for earliest pregnancy symptoms. What is causing me this? I haven't taken pregnancy test bcuz I am sure his sperm has not gone inside. Feeling slight cramp near my left lower abdomen sometimes. I was little stressed last month due to family reasons. Is that delaying my chum? Please suggest me a pill to get my periods and will it cause any side effects if any? Waiting your reply at the earliest.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Rule out pregnancy first.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
The delay in periods can be due to stress or a mild hormonal imbalance. But since you had unprotected sex the chances of pregnancy from Precum are also there.
It is best to rule out pregnancy first by doing a urine for pregnancy test and in case the test is negative wait for one more week for your periods to start.
In case the periods are still delayed then consult your gynecologist for proper hormone therapy to bring the periods.
Please feel free to discuss further. I will be glad to answer the follow up queries that you have.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (2 days later)

Thank you Doctor for your reply.
I had taken the pregnancy test at home today morning (first urine) and the test was negative. Today is my 40th day since my last period. Is the result correct? or Should i wait for more days to know if I am pregnant? Also I basically take homeopathy medications. Kindly suggest me if I should go for any homoepathic medicines to get my periods or any antibiotics that will bring my menses at the earliest. If so, Please provide me the dosage and the name of the tablets that I should be taking. I am currently not under any medication for any health reason.

I forgot to mention. I have slight pain in my lower abdomen and near vagina which I usually experience before my periods date. But this is happening for more than 3 days but i haven't got my periods. Little pain in breasts are also felt.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need hormonal tablets.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The pregnancy test is correct. Pregnancy is ruled out. You need hormonal tablets like norethisterone 5mg thrice a day for 5 days. After stopping the medicine you will get the periods in next 3-5 days.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (5 minutes later)

Thank you doctor. I have uploaded my preg test image for your reference. Should this tablet me taken before food or after? Will it have any side effects in future?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rakhi Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Test is negative.

Detailed Answer:
I have seen the uploaded image. The test is negative.
You can take the tablet after meals. It has no long term side effects. It can cause mild nausea and headache.
Regards.

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