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Is stress one of the main reasons of delayed periods? Kindly suggest some home remedies for vaginal pain and white discharge?

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Hi. Yes stress causes irregular periods. Maintain local hygiene. Use v wash. If discharge is more then treatment required take online consultation directly for medicine and prescription. Take care ...  Read More

My last periods on 6th nov and my last entire month extremely stress full because of my health issues like on and off fever, cough and stress full situations in personal life as well, and also taking doctor prescribed medicine for fever and cough, is that can be reason for delay currently I can see cloudy white discharge

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My body has been in fight or flight mode continuously for the past 3 weeks (constant palpitations that never stop). If I think about my heart palpitations, I get a panic attack that doesn't end even for hours till I somehow manage to fall asleep. It feels like a heart attack. Mentally I'm not anxious but my body feels so uncomfortable. I don't know

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Yes stress can cause delay in periods. Also you are showing symptoms of anxiety. Please consult psychiatrist and take medication for your symptoms. ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. My last period started on 23rd March. I have PCOS, so my periods are usually irregular, but this time I'm worried. Around 20th April, I had an intimate moment with my partner — just outer rubbing, no penetration, and no ejaculation inside. But I’m still anxious. Since then, I’ve been experiencing b

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I have missed my periods twice last time when i got periods for stomach ace i took medicine named mephalpass (i dont remember name correctly) after that my periods got disturbed. what should i do now ?

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Due to stress periods are definitely affected ...  Read More

I didn't get my periods and I am not even pregnant but i am going through a lot of tensions and stress ..is that the reason my periods are getting delayed

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My periods are delayed by 4 days and i am recently very stressed out and i am having enormous back pain

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In case if u r sexually active, rule of pregnancy first .. If u r not suspecting pregnancy take medicine for withdrawal... For more details connect directly or with EVACARE CLINIC, Mulund, Mumbai ...  Read More

How much delayed periods are normal And how long can stress delay periods ? Pls guide mine is 1 week delayed

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Can stress delay periods. I will have 30th day of cycle tomorrow. All symptoms of periods but haven't had them yet?

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Hi. I want to know whether stress can delay periods. My date my was on 28th june (given a normal 28-day circle). Last period had started on 1st of June. My periods are regular in general. Presently I'm quite stressed with work. And also because period isn't on time. So, stress isn't decreasing. Please suggest.

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Yes in some person stress can delay the period and in some people causes early period.If you are sexually active then do pregnancy test either by urine or blood.Blood test is more reliable and accurat ...  Read More

Hi, my periods are delayed by 4 days. I took a home pregnancy test (Prega News) and it came out negative. Has anyone experienced this before or knows what could be the reason?

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I was expecting my period on the 22nd, but it has been delayed. Before that, I had physical contact on April 3 and April 14, both with protection. After the contact on April 14, I also took an i-pill. I took proper rest as well. On April 27, I did a pregnancy test and the result was negative. Now my period is still not coming, so I am worried about

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You can take medicine to get your period . Consult for prescription please ...  Read More

I had my periods on 25th Dec Then I had a delayed period in Jan, I saw a doctor as there was probable cyst in Dec USG Doc gave some tests which seemed normal, then she prescribed me crina ncr ( 5 days, twice a day) and I got my periods 4 days after stopping the dose, on 13th Feb On March I got my period on 13th, then I did a routine USG and no cys

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Period will happen after a week of stopping medicine. So wait for few days. ...  Read More

My last period started on 13 February and I have not had my periods since then. I have mild cramps almost daily like period cramps, and it often feels like my periods are about to start but no bleeding happens. I want to know if this could be due to hormonal imbalance, delayed ovulation, stress, or PCOS, and whether I may need treatment or a prog

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Kindly do a usg and if sexually active urine pregnancy test and then connect ...  Read More

“Hello Doctor, I am Vaishali, 20 years old. I had intercourse around 27th February. My periods came normally on 18th March with proper flow. Now in April, my expected period around 18th is delayed by about 6 days. I am having mild lower abdominal pain occasionally. Recently my sleep cycle has been disturbed and I have been under some stress.

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Stress can be one of the cause for delayed periods.Any other history of intercourse?history of irregular periods?connect for discussion. ...  Read More

I got my periods from 4-8 January, (Regular )I had unprotected sex on 13 January and had unwanted 72 within an hour, i got withdrawal bleeding from 21-25 Jan. I had unprotected sex on 18 February, I was supposed to have periods on 20/21 February. I got my periods from 7 -11 March. I had protected sex on 31 March, I was supposed to have my periods o

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I am about to get married this year and had my last periods on 26th March and this month the due date was 21st April and I haven't had my periods yet. Took the test 4 times since 21st and still tested negative. Having slight cramps in legs like PMS but no periods yet. What can be-the possible cause of delay? What can I do?

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My last cycle occurred on 26th March and in current month it had to occur on 21st April but still no periods. I have tested 4 times via test kit which shows negative results. Also, I am having mild cramps but still no periods. What can be the cause and does this mean I am pregnant or something else. Please help

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You can wait for 1 more week , may be your cycles got delayed a little this time. If no periods you have to repeat a UPT after 1 week and get a Gynaec consultation done for further evaluation. ...  Read More

Hi .My friend has got her last periods on March 7th to 12th.Today is April 18th still she didn't get her periods.But from April 6th-7th,she experienced a discharge itseems.And on April 8th,she sat on her boy friends lap and rubbed his penis.But both of them were wearing inners and track pants.But at last some liquid has seen on her boy friends trac

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Better connect a gynaecologist for your friends concern. ...  Read More

I started my LMP on March 6th and have a usual cycle of 31–35 days. I took an i-pill on March 17th after intercourse. Following that, I had bleeding on April 1st. My period is now 5 days late , but I had a Beta HCG blood test on April 13th which was (< 2.00 mIU/mL). Was the bleeding on April 1st likely a withdrawal bleed from the i-pill or my actu

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The bleeding on first was a side effect of the emergency pill called withdrawal bleeding Date of next period is unpredictable As emergency pills are known to delay periods Sense the pregnancy test i ...  Read More

Dear sir / madam I am married and had an unprotected sex my expected date of period is 6 April but I haven't got the periods yet from last two days my breasts are bit painful while touch... Please tell the solution for periods as we are not into family planning right now.. Please suggest some effective medecines.. Thank you!!

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As u had a unprotected sex...so it's safe to check UPT first and if the result shows negative....then I will suggest you the medicine mam.... before checking upt it's better to avoid any medications.. ...  Read More

My periods were due on 20th March, I am experiencing nipple soreness since a week, I missed my periods on Jan and on Feb I got my periods after taking crina ner for 5 days and meprate for 3 days, dome blood test and USG pelvic, all came normal except USG shows multiple immature follicular, 1 am currently drinking Oziva herbalance drink since 18 day

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Since your periods were regular before January, this may be a temporary disruption caused by stress, weight changes, or a new hormonal shift.Vaginal dryness can sometimes occur due to low estrogen lev ...  Read More

My periods were due on 20th March,I am experiencing nipple soreness since a week, I missed my periods on Jan and on Feb I got my periods after taking crina ner for 5 days and meprate for 3 days, dome blood test and USG pelvic, all came normal except USG shows multiple immature follicular, I am currently drinking Oziva herbalance drink since 18 days

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If you do not get your periods within 37 days counting from day one of the period the first thing would be a pregnancy test if you are sexually active If it is negative you can take a medicine to hel ...  Read More

Periods original date 1st march, last period jan 29, overall regular periods. delay happens once a year around these months, back ache, increase in discharge, weakness, tender nipples and leg cramps since tuesday but no bleeding. last time delay happened in jan 2025. last month there were changes in my diet, some stress and mire travel than usual w

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Hello doctors! It will be nice if y'all can help me out! I need to attend an important event for 3 days, is there any way to delay my periods?

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Can chronic fear of health anxiety and stress 7 months but take proper sleep and no addiction does it cause plaque in arteies and can cause 50 percent blockage

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Chronic stress can affect the heart over long term but since you have good sleep and no addiction, your risk is quite low at 27. Focus on light exercise, relaxation and managing anxiety. Please consul ...  Read More

Hello, i am travelling to vaishno devi on 4th March. My last periods came on 4th feb. please suggest a medicine to delay my periods for few days.

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Period delay medicine should be started 3 days prior to expected date. Consult for prescription please. ...  Read More

Dear dr I got my periods on 31st January, 2026 ..This month I'm having my physical practical I wish to delay my periods ..I don't have any health issues ..my periods are very regular and mostly my periods start 5-6 days prior to my last period date This month I'm not able to make out when to start the tablets as February doesn't have 31st in it

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I have been taking dronis 30 for last 3 months for cycle regulation due to PCOD. Everytime i would get my periods on the 5th day of last pill. But this time, it has been a week and no periods. When can i expect it? Should i start next pack of Dronis even if there are no periods?

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Hello Doctor, I am 30 years old, 9 months post C-section. My periods are regular. My next expected date is on 25th February. I would like to postpone my period for about 7 days due to personal reasons. I am occasionally breastfeeding and currently not on any hormonal contraception. Can I take Primolut-n? Also let me know when should I start and dos

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