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What Causes Delay In Periods?

I recently was taking Tri-Sprintec birth control for four days Dec 20, 2009 i stopped using the pill on the 25th of dec, 2009. bc of the side effects. I had a menstrual cycle jan 5, 2010 which lasted for 6days. Last time i engaged in sex was in Dec of 09. my period is now late, i have taken two preg test which came out negative. bc i stopped the pill on the fourth day is this the reason and my cycle is now messed up.
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us.

Irregular intake of pill may lead to hormonal imbalance and late period. You should be regular on pill.

In absence of pregnancy, other reasons of late period may be due to PCOD, ovarian cyst, hypothyroid state, over weight/ extreme loss, extra mental stress or anxiety, emotional upset, eating disorder, high prolactin.

Here, I suggest you to undergo complete hormone profile (LH/ FSH, serum prolactin, progesterone, thyroid, DHEAS, testosterone etc) and pelvic ultrasound scan.

Review with test results or you can consult with local gynecologist. You may require hormonal pill to induce period.

Maintain genital hygiene, control body weight. Good luck.
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What Causes Delay In Periods?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us. Irregular intake of pill may lead to hormonal imbalance and late period. You should be regular on pill. In absence of pregnancy, other reasons of late period may be due to PCOD, ovarian cyst, hypothyroid state, over weight/ extreme loss, extra mental stress or anxiety, emotional upset, eating disorder, high prolactin. Here, I suggest you to undergo complete hormone profile (LH/ FSH, serum prolactin, progesterone, thyroid, DHEAS, testosterone etc) and pelvic ultrasound scan. Review with test results or you can consult with local gynecologist. You may require hormonal pill to induce period. Maintain genital hygiene, control body weight. Good luck.