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Is A Delay In Periods Suggestive Of Pregnancy?

hi my name anjum i am confused that am i pregnant or not me and my boyfriend is having regular sex in previous month. but we use condom..maybe 3 time we have sex..i was supposed to get period on 1 october but today is 20 but i still didint get my period ...its already 20 days later...is that means i am pregnant
Mon, 14 Nov 2016
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Barrier contraceptive methods like condom if used properly and not torn or slipped during the sexual act are effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy.

Apart from pregnancy, the delayed periods could be due to stress, emotional upset, change in dietary habits, hormonal imbalance, certain hormonal diseases like hypothyroidism, certain underlying medical illnesses, diseases of the ovaries or uterus.

So, in view of the above get the home pregnancy test done first and then consult a gynecologist for proper treatment.

Hope this answers your query.
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Is A Delay In Periods Suggestive Of Pregnancy?

Hi Barrier contraceptive methods like condom if used properly and not torn or slipped during the sexual act are effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy. Apart from pregnancy, the delayed periods could be due to stress, emotional upset, change in dietary habits, hormonal imbalance, certain hormonal diseases like hypothyroidism, certain underlying medical illnesses, diseases of the ovaries or uterus. So, in view of the above get the home pregnancy test done first and then consult a gynecologist for proper treatment. Hope this answers your query.