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Could Delayed Periods Indicate Pregnancy?

I was expecting my periods on 22nd September, but it has been delayed its 15th october now. i have had my periods delayed in the past where i have got my periods on the 46th day of the cycle. I have had protected sex on 15th of September and have taken a pregnancy test at home which was negative. my doctor has recommended taking gynaset for 3 days. are there chances of pregnancy? also how will the tablet help me get my periods?
posted on Sat, 18 Oct 2014
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Since you have a past history of delayed periods, it could be another one of them. The day when you had the protected intercourse should fall in the safe period presuming you have 28-30 day cycles generally. The medication prescribed will induce a period by providing a kickback to the ovaries due to the hormone content. Withdrawal bleeding is seen usually after 3-7 days after completion of the treatment. In pregnancy, this does not happen. If you are suspicious of pregnancy, please do not use the medication; go for a trans-vaginal sonogram instead. Hope this helps.
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Could Delayed Periods Indicate Pregnancy?

Hi, Since you have a past history of delayed periods, it could be another one of them. The day when you had the protected intercourse should fall in the safe period presuming you have 28-30 day cycles generally. The medication prescribed will induce a period by providing a kickback to the ovaries due to the hormone content. Withdrawal bleeding is seen usually after 3-7 days after completion of the treatment. In pregnancy, this does not happen. If you are suspicious of pregnancy, please do not use the medication; go for a trans-vaginal sonogram instead. Hope this helps.