AskDocDoc
/
/
/
Period And pregnancy related query
FREE!Ask Doctors — 24/7
Connect with Doctors 24/7. Ask anything, get expert help today.
500 doctors ONLINE
#1 Medical Platform
Ask question for free
00H : 18M : 51S
background image
Click Here
background image
Gynecology & Pregnancy Care
Question #18499
250 days ago
507

Period And pregnancy related query

Vaishnavi yadav

Hello Doctor, My periods are delayed for more than one month. I had unprotected intercourse last month but pregnancy tests and ultrasounds done earlier were negative. Currently I have white discharge, mild lower abdominal pain, nausea, and occasional back pain. No heavy bleeding till now. Please advise possible reasons for delay and what should be done next.

Age: 20
$7.5
Question is closed
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously
Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential.
No sign-up needed.
CTA image asteriksCTA image

Doctors' responses

Hello Vaishnavi Thanks for sharing all the details. Since your pregnancy tests and ultrasounds were negative, pregnancy is very unlikely. Delayed periods with symptoms like white discharge, mild lower abdominal pain, nausea, and occasional back pain can be caused by several things:

Possible reasons for delayed periods: - Hormonal imbalance: Conditions like PCOS, thyroid issues, or stress can disrupt your cycle. - Infections:Vaginal or pelvic infections can cause discharge and pain. - Lifestyle factors: Sudden weight changes, stress, or changes in routine. - Medications:Some medicines can affect your cycle.

What you should do next: 1. Repeat pregnancy test: Just to be sure, especially if the last test was done very early. 2. See a gynecologist: You’ll need a physical exam and possibly repeat ultrasound, hormonal profile (thyroid, prolactin, LH, FSH), and tests for infection (vaginal swab, urine test). 3. Monitor symptoms: If you develop heavy bleeding, severe pain, fever, or foul-smelling discharge, seek medical attention urgently.

Home care tips: - Stay hydrated and rest. - Maintain a healthy diet. - Avoid self-medicating.

Thank you

1361 answered questions
45% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies

Hello Vaishnavi,

Firstly, I would like to know if your periods were regular or not earlier.

Since you had unprotected sex and now have missed periods with pain and discharge, pregnancy or gynecological infection must still be ruled out carefully even if one test and scan were negative.

Repeat a urine pregnancy test after one week, or get a blood beta-hCG test, as early tests can miss a pregnancy.

If pregnancy is again negative, consult a gynecologist soon for internal examination, repeat ultrasound, and tests for hormones, PCOS, thyroid issues, and infections.

Watch for red flags like severe pain, fever, dizziness, or heavy bleeding and visit the emergency room immediately if any appear.

Meanwhile, avoid further unprotected intercourse and do not self-medicate with antibiotics or hormonal pills without prescription.

Dr Nikhil Chauhan, Urologist

555 answered questions
42% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies

Delayed periods can occur for several reasons, and given your symptoms and recent activities, it’s important to explore a few possibilities. Even with negative pregnancy tests initially, it’s still worthwhile to repeat a home pregnancy test, as the accuracy can depend on timing and method. Test using first morning urine, which is more concentrated and can give more accurate results. If still negative, consider a blood test for pregnancy, as these can detect lower levels of hCG hormone. Your symptoms of white discharge, abdominal pain, nausea, and back pain could relate to hormonal imbalances or an approaching period, as these are common premenstrual signs. Another potential is a condition like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), which can cause delayed menstruation along with some of the symptoms you’ve described. It’s also possible that stress, weight changes, or excessive exercise are influencing your menstrual cycle. If pregnancy is ruled out and periods remain absent, seeing a gynecologist would be wise. They might perform further tests like hormonal blood work or a pelvic ultrasound to investigate other causes like ovarian cysts or other uterine issues. Given the abdominal pain, if it intensifies or you develop any heavy bleeding, fever, or severe symptoms, seek medical attention promptly, as these could hint at an infection or other acute condition. In the meantime, maintaining a healthy lifestyle with balanced diet and regular stress management techniques may help regulate your cycle.

21337 answered questions
91% best answers
Accepted response

0 replies

Hello dear See delay in periods can be due to physiological variation or hormonal alterations In addition there can be chances of advent of adolescence also Iam suggesting some tests for confirmation Please get them done Serum TSH Serum ferritin Serum prolactin Serum estrogen Serum pregesterone Urine analysis Pelvic USG Please share the result with gynaecologist in person for better clarity Please donot take any medication without consulting the concerned physician Regards

3585 answered questions
70% best answers

0 replies

Hello,

Ok vaishnavi. Please redo Pregnancy test at home Use morning first urine If negative- pregnancy completely ruled out

A one-month delay is very common and usually not dangerous

You can check ( for evaluation ): Tsh Serum ferritin

It can be hormonal , pcos, or delayed ovulation.

🛑Please see a gynaecologist in person if; If your period has been delayed more than 6 weeks in total If the discharge has odour If severe pain / heavy bleeding

Stay healthy and calm dear I trust this helps Thank you

1986 answered questions
57% best answers

0 replies

Was the pregnancy test done after how many days of intercourse? Is the white discharge itchy, curdy, or foul-smelling? Were your periods regular before this?

2117 answered questions
59% best answers

9 replies
Vaishnavi yadav
Client
249 days ago

I had gall bladder operation for that ultrasound and blood test has been done and no white discharge is not sticky curd or smelling and from past few months my periods is irregular

Tests (if not already done)

TSH (thyroid)

Prolactin

CBC

Pelvic ultrasound (if not done recently)

2117 answered questions
59% best answers
Vaishnavi yadav
Client
249 days ago

My thyroid hormone T4 is 13.41H

Vaishnavi yadav
Client
249 days ago

Every reports are normal I had done my test on 24 nov and I had Unprotected sex on 2&3 nov and then 13 November

Your timeline:

Unprotected sex: 2–3 Nov and 13 Nov

Tests done: 24 Nov

Reports: Blood tests + ultrasound normal

A pregnancy test done 21+ days after intercourse is reliable Ultrasound + blood tests being negative = pregnancy ruled out

You are NOT pregnant

Your current symptoms (white discharge, nausea, mild pain) are hormonal, not pregnancy-related.

Now visit a gynaecologist in person for physical examination.

2117 answered questions
59% best answers
Vaishnavi yadav
Client
249 days ago

Thank you doctor

Always welcome

2117 answered questions
59% best answers
Vaishnavi yadav
Client
249 days ago

For sure I’m not pregnant na? Because I’m very scared

You can do urine pregnancy test at home. Easy .

2117 answered questions
59% best answers
FREE! Ask a Doctor — 24/7,
100% Anonymously

Get expert answers anytime, completely confidential. No sign-up needed.

About our doctors

Only qualified doctors who have confirmed the availability of medical education and other certificates of medical practice consult on our service. You can check the qualification confirmation in the doctor's profile.


How to confirm pregnancy with signs
Pregnancy related comcern and wanted to be sure
Doubt regarding pregnancy risk and menstrual cycle
Need advice to manage menstrual cycle before wedding
I want to know that i am preganat or not ?
Concerns About Irregular Periods at 16 Years Old
What does it mean if I have pelvic pain and fluid found in an ultrasound before my period?
Is it normal to have a period that lasts 2 weeks with cramps and heavy flow?
How to manage severe menstrual cramps in a 16-year-old girl?
What to do if I'm 21 and experiencing irregular periods with light flow and clots?
What to do if my menstrual cycle is irregular and I have high prolactin levels?
how to reduce persistent viginal odor
3 months I didn't get periods. But then, I got that now. But for one month it is continuously bleeding. Not stopping!what should I do .
Can we stop our period 1-2 day early
What are the chances of pregnancy from dry humping with pre-cum while on birth control?
Possibility of getting pregnant
What to do for mild free fluid in my ovaries with abdominal and back pain?
What to do if my period is late after unprotected sex a week ago?
What to do for prolonged periods lasting 13 days with cramps and dizziness?
Concerns About Irregular Periods and Breastfeeding Pain
Swelling in private parts to 11 year old girl
Swelling in one side of the lower region of vagina
Is there a chance of pregnancy if I'm experiencing vomiting and my period is 10 days late?
Pergancy happen through clothes
Delay in getting periods from past few months
What should I do about my heavy and painful periods at 16 with possible PCOS?
Concern about pregnancy risk and possible infection after intercourse
Why my period are delay and my body feelsheavy
Medicine for secondary amenorrhea
What to do if I missed my period after sex and feel very tired at 19?