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Female | 16

Am I pregnant if period late after protected sex?

I had protected sex in dec'24 and had twice since then in jan'25 and Feb'25 and now In march I'm 12 days late to my periods. could I be pregnant? What are the chances? And what should I do now?

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Dr. Mohit Saraogi

Gynecologist/Obstetrician

Answered on 24th Mar '25

It's understandable to feel concerned about a missed period, especially after recent sexual activity. While protected intercourse significantly reduces the likelihood of pregnancy, no method is 100% effective. Other reasons for delayed menstruation can include stress, hormonal changes, or health issues. To address your concerns, consider taking a home pregnancy test for clarification. If the test is positive or if your period continues to be absent, I recommend reaching out to a gynecologist for further evaluation and guidance. They can help determine the cause and advise on the best next steps. 

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Female | 31

As a cyst or fibroid goes, so it means that some growths in the body shouldn't be there. They can cause some symptoms like pain in the belly, excessive bleeding, and needing to pee a lot. Fibroids and cysts can happen because of hormonal fluctuations. At times, we may not know the precise cause. Treatment can be medication, surgery, or sometimes watching to make sure they don't cause any problems.

Answered on 25th Sept '24

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i am 21 years old female. i have been getting my periods since December, its February right now, its on and off, for 2 weeks in January i got heavy periods and since then i have been getting spotting on the pads. i met with a gyn and she gave me a medicine called norethindrone acetate, and gave me dosage accordingly, and diagnosed me with PCOD. i haven't been taking the medicine cause I'm not sure if i should. i am also afraid if it has anything to do with pregnancy, i have taken UPTs thrice and they were all negative and my last intercourse was in November. however i have extreme lower back pain and i experience tiredness. i just want answers to whether it is pregnancy given the lower back pain and the spotting for so long? if its not that then can i take the medicine prescribed and it wont be an issue and i wont have any extreme side effects.

Female | 21

Based on your symptoms, it is improbable that you are pregnant because you have taken three negative UPTs and your last intercourse was in November. Your period time may be different because of PCOD. That's why your gynecologist diagnosed you with PCOD. As long as you take the drug recommended by your gynecologist, norethindrone acetate, according to the dose and monitoring for adverse effects, it is ok. But, if the backaches and tiredness continue, then consult your gynecologist again
 

Answered on 23rd May '24

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I'm having spotting today..I had sex with my partner..but he didn't insert his penis...the semen was spread outside..so in doubt I took ginger and papaya leaf..I'm also a hypothyroidism patient..is it a sign of pregnancy...and if so is it safe to take i-pill

Female | 20

Women may experience light spotting after sex, especially if their period is approaching. This is normal and not always a sign of pregnancy. Irregular periods can also be caused by mental health issues linked to hypothyroidism. While ginger and papaya are commonly used herbs, they are not reliable for preventing pregnancy. If you're worried about pregnancy, you can consider taking an emergency pill like the i-pill. 

Answered on 30th Sept '24

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