If a girl is expecting her period in 10 days, could she still get pregnant? Can she know if she is from the first week after sexual intercourse?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The home-based pregnancy test is most likely to yield an accurate result when performed within at least 10 days of menstrual delay.
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I've been using cyclo progynova for 2 months now and I want to delay my period. Can I skip the inactive pills and start a new pack?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- we dont use often cycloprogynova for cycle delay, it is used as hormone replacement therapy...you can use regular Oral contraceptive pills..
I am 32 yo and a mother of two. I must have my period yesterday and usually when it ends i see brown color. I did not get my period yet this month but i saw this brown color, what could it be?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- go for a pregnancy test,an ultrasound also is needed to check for ovarian cyst or other pathologies
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10 days late 4my period.I did a urine pregnancy test when i was 8 days late and it was negative, dr prescribed duphaston for 5 days 2get my period.why is this happening?? I have never had this before
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Delay in menstrual cycle could be due to some form of stress, be it physical (you're exhausted at work/home) or emotional. Try to adopt habits to relieve stress in a healthy way, like playing spo... Read More
After two failed attempts at IVF, I missed my period but I am not pregnant.
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, it can happen due to hormonal disturbances from the IVF.
My period is 3 days late, although I had all the premenstrual symptoms (cramps, pain, headache, backache, hunger, mood swings, etc). I'm very irritated, what can be the reason? It's not a pregnancy.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- If you have been under a significant amount of stress lately, whether physical or psychological, this can easily alter the menstrual cycle and cause a few days delay. Worrying about it will further in... Read More
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If my period is 10 days late, what can I do to get it?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- It is not advisable to take medications to induce menstruation before eliciting the underlying cause of delay in menses. Also remember that stress, whether physical or psychological, can alter menstru... Read More
I've had NVD for 67 days and I still didn't get my period. I took a pregnancy test which was negative and we are using natural contraceptive. Is it normal not to have gotten my period yet?
Dr. Nemer Charafeddine,
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Yes, it can be normal if you are breastfeeding. We recommend to see your gynecologist though.
Is it true that I should take it by time with no delay or it doesn't work? And I'm feeling all the pain of the period, is it normal?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Hormonal action is very delicate and to ensure accurate control of the menstrual cycle, daily intake at a specific time is advised. The pains you are feeling are expected as well. If however breakthro... Read More
