Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Menstrual Irregularities?
Posted on
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Wed, 20 Jul 2016
Answered on
Wed, 10 Aug 2016
Last reviewed on
Question : Dear Dr Tambawala,
I had asked a question a few days back. The background is as follows. In april my periods started on 28th april and on 20th may i had unprotected sex. after that when i didnt get my periods on 28 th may, i tried taking pregnancy tests a few days later which were negative.Finally i got my periods on 7th XXXXXXX and i got a blood test done on 8th of XXXXXXX to be on the safe side. my beta hcg levels were less than 0.1. mthis month i have not got my periods till now. its a delay of about 12 days. is there any chance that i am pregnant? pls clarify my query.
regards, XXXXXXX
I had asked a question a few days back. The background is as follows. In april my periods started on 28th april and on 20th may i had unprotected sex. after that when i didnt get my periods on 28 th may, i tried taking pregnancy tests a few days later which were negative.Finally i got my periods on 7th XXXXXXX and i got a blood test done on 8th of XXXXXXX to be on the safe side. my beta hcg levels were less than 0.1. mthis month i have not got my periods till now. its a delay of about 12 days. is there any chance that i am pregnant? pls clarify my query.
regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM,
If you have had a regular period on XXXXXXX 7, after the 20 May intercourse and if the bHCG on 8 XXXXXXX was negative then it is not possible that could be pregnant, unless if you have had unprotected intercourse after 7 XXXXXXX
I am assuming that you are worried about being pregnant from 20 May, but that is impossible.
Do not worry.
If you continue to have irregular periods for more than three months further evaluation in form of ultrasound pelvis and hormonal tests may be required.
If you do not get your period for another week ( assuming that you have no sex in this cycle) you will need to take progesterone pills to get periods.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Not to worry
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to HCM,
If you have had a regular period on XXXXXXX 7, after the 20 May intercourse and if the bHCG on 8 XXXXXXX was negative then it is not possible that could be pregnant, unless if you have had unprotected intercourse after 7 XXXXXXX
I am assuming that you are worried about being pregnant from 20 May, but that is impossible.
Do not worry.
If you continue to have irregular periods for more than three months further evaluation in form of ultrasound pelvis and hormonal tests may be required.
If you do not get your period for another week ( assuming that you have no sex in this cycle) you will need to take progesterone pills to get periods.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Dear Ms Tambawala,
I did not have any physical relation after 20th may. As told by you, can i take Duphaston tablets? Do you thiink i need to go for any more blood tests at this stage? For USG, i should get a USG done for pelvic region?
Regards XXXXXXX
I did not have any physical relation after 20th may. As told by you, can i take Duphaston tablets? Do you thiink i need to go for any more blood tests at this stage? For USG, i should get a USG done for pelvic region?
Regards XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Can take duphaston
Detailed Answer:
yes you can take duphaston three times a day for three days and stop, you will get periods.
do pelvic ultrasound only if these symptoms continue for two or three months.
Further tests in form of blood tests and ultrasound are only required if irregular or delayed periods occur for more than 3 months.
Do not worry.
hormonal imbalances are common in this age .
Can take duphaston
Detailed Answer:
yes you can take duphaston three times a day for three days and stop, you will get periods.
do pelvic ultrasound only if these symptoms continue for two or three months.
Further tests in form of blood tests and ultrasound are only required if irregular or delayed periods occur for more than 3 months.
Do not worry.
hormonal imbalances are common in this age .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
