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What Causes Delayed Menstruation?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Apr 2017
Question: Hi Mam,
I get my periods regularly. Last month (Febrauary), I had it on Feb 21st late night. Early this month I had a slight Unprotected Intercourse. It was likely 15days before. After that I have eaten Papayas regularly. For past 4 to 5 days I am having Sesame Seeds, Hot Jaggery water, Hot Ginger Water also in addition to Papaya. But Still I didn't get my periods. I took a Mensovit Plus today Morning. But still I didn't get my period. Is it possible to get pregnant even after eating lot of Papayas. I am stressed that I dint get my period on time. Its delaying due to my stress ??? Please advise. Need your quick assistance mam.
Thank You.!
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Please first get a pregnancy test.
Let me know the result tomorrow morning.
I will then guide you accordingly.
papayas do not prevent pregnancy.
Take care.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)
Good Morning Mam,

Thanks for the response. Today morning I went to bathroom by 3AM. After that I went to sleep. Now the time is 6.10AM. Shall I get the kit now and check after tour reply ? Till then I will wait without going for bathroom. Is that OK. ? Will the results be reliable ? And which would be the best kit to check ? Do I need to take any medications parallely to avoid Pregnancy. Yesterday night I took a Mensovit Plus. Will it have a impact on the test result ?? I am little anxious. Waiting for your quick response.

Thank You Mam.!

Mam,
I have tested and it shows the result as negative. Now please advise how can I proceed.

Thank You.!
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (8 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
hi.
As the test is negative, don't worry about pregnancy.
Stress is the most likely cause of delay in your periods.
Dont take any more medications as it will worsen the issue.
Wait for a few days and you will get your period.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (40 minutes later)
Hi Mam,

Thank You for the response.!!

In how many days can I expect my period.?? Since the test result is negative I am comfortable now. Please confirm if I need to repeat the test for reliability. Also please advise what kind of food I can take ?? Can I eat Pineapple ? Anything else needs to be consumed ? Please advise.

Thanks !!!

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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (23 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi .
No type of food can make your period come.
You can repeat the test for reassurance if you do not get your period after a week.
If you do not get your period within a week, then you can get an ultrasound scan done to know the status of the lining of your uterus.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (13 hours later)
Thank You Mam.!!

I tested again yesterday after having 7.5hours long sleep. It showed clear negative. Is the test showing negative since I took Mentovis tablets or it is reliable ?

When can I expect my period ? I am having little back pain which I usually get during periods. Now can I take this as a sign of getting periods or it is due to some other reason ?

What is Ultrasound Scan for ? How to get it done ? What can we know by knowing the status of the Lining of Utreus ?

Awaiting your response.!!

Thank You.!!
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
As below

Detailed Answer:
The test is reliable.
Mensovit tablet does not affect the test.
you would be having your periods within a few days.
Back pain is a non specific thing, and you cannot rely on that to know when you will have your period.
Ultrasound scan will check the uterus, to know why the period is delayed.
Thickness of the lining of the uterus will show you how soon the period will come and why it was late.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Delayed Menstruation?

Brief Answer: As below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Please first get a pregnancy test. Let me know the result tomorrow morning. I will then guide you accordingly. papayas do not prevent pregnancy. Take care. Looking forward to hearing from you.