What Causes Delayed Periods After Unprotected Sex During Ovulation?

Posted on Fri, 14 Nov 2014

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Question : Had unprotected sex during ovulation. Should have had my period 2 days ago but it's just brown mucus. Also have back pain, sore breasts and little cramps not as bad as the cramps I get during my period. My periods are usually very heavy and painful by now. Could I be pregnant ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High chance. Do one home pregnancy test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Unprotected sex during ovulation time has HIGH chance of being pregnant. However, pregnancy needs to be confirmed.

As you don't get your period properly, I suggest you to undergo one home pregnancy test to clear doubt. It will be worthwhile.

Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, revert back to me following the test.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (2 days later)

Hi it the test was a positive. But this morning more brown discharge came and now it's just clear watery discharge. What does that mean?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Early sign of miscarriage. Do one TVS scan.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for follow up query.

1) You are pregnant as the pregnancy test is POSITIVE.

2) Brown to watery discharge may be early sign of miscarriage. I suggest you to undergo one Trans Vaginal Ultrasound scan to check the current status. It will be more worthwhile at this stage. kindly, consult with local gynecologist following the test report for proper management.

Hope, I have answered your query. Kindly, close the discussion.

All the best and good luck.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (48 minutes later)

So even thou it was brown at the start of my meant to be period it can still mean a miscarriage ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soumen Patra (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
High chance of miscarriage with positive test

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for additional query.

As your pregnancy test is POSITIVE, then possibility of early miscarriage is quite HIGH with above clinical presentation.

Kindly, consult with your gynecologist following ultrasound scan for better guidance and management.

All the best and good luck. If you have any other query, you can directly ask me.

Regards,
Dr S Patra

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj