You have missed your period? Wondering if you’re pregnant or want to know when you ovulate? Here’s a list of our frequently asked questions – read it and learn more about your menstrual cycle, ovulation, pregnancy, abortion etc.
6) Abortion
I had an abortion 5 weeks ago and still haven’t gotten my normal period. Is this normal? When should I expect my period to come?
When the period will return after an abortion varies from woman to woman depending on how far along the pregnancy had proceeded before it was aborted. Normally, the period returns four to 12 weeks after an abortion and even if there are no periods after this time, it could be because of stress, health issues like PCOS, or your body might be taking some more time to heal.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });I had a medical abortion and got my periods after 4 weeks. It has not stopped even after 6 days. Is it normal or do I need to consult the doctor?
It’s normal to have a longer first period after your abortion. They may be lighter or heavier than your usual period. If they are heavy and you need to change pads more than four times a day, you should consult the doctor.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });I had an abortion last week and I still feel pregnant. I feel all the signs. Does that mean the abortion was not successful?
After an abortion, it is normal to still feel pregnant for the next 3-4 weeks, as the body is trying to adjust to the new situation, which takes some time. To make sure, you can take a urine pregnancy test after 6 weeks of the abortion.
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When can I get pregnant after a miscarriage or abortion?
It is very important that you give yourself time to heal both emotionally and physically before you try to conceive again. Physical recovery after a miscarriage is quick and takes only a few days. After about a month, your body will be working normally and your menstrual cycles will begin once again. It is possible to become pregnant during your first menstrual cycle after your miscarriage or abortion.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });I recently had an abortion but I did a pregnancy test that is still showing that I’m pregnant. What is happening to me?
I had an abortion and I’m having cramps, feeling nauseous and my period has not returned. Should I be concerned?
The effects of an abortion include bleeding, cramps or a vaginal discharge. If these symptoms are excessive and you have a high fever then you must see a doctor. Don’t worry about your delayed period – in most instances, a menstrual cycle is expected within 4 to 8 weeks after an abortion.
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I had unprotected sex and got my period shortly after. Is there still any chance that I’m pregnant?
If you got your regular period in accordance to your period calculator this would indicate that you’re not pregnant. If you noticed bleeding some time after unprotected sex and not on the days when your regular period should appear then this could be implantation bleeding. In that case it could be that you’re pregnant and we’d recommend that you take a pregnancy test.
You can read this post to learn more about how to recognize the difference between a period and implantation bleeding.
What are the other signs to know I am pregnant, other than taking pregnancy test?
Every woman might have different pregnancy signs. The most common ones are sore breasts, increased need to go to the washroom, mood swings, tiredness etc. However, all these may also be caused by other reasons, too. The only accurate way to know whether you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. Be sure to take it after 10 days of missing your expected period date for more accuracy.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });What is the best time to have sex if I’m trying to get pregnant?
The most fertile days in the cycle will be at least 3 days before, during and some days after ovulation. This will be the best time for you to try and conceive. Sperm will survive for 3 to 5 days while the egg will last for 12 to 24 hours. You are fertile for about 5 to 7 days. In case you are not sure about your ovulation, you can also use an ovulation kit to make sure.
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Yes. The risk of getting pregnant is high because your partner’s sperm can live inside your body for at least 72 hours. You can become pregnant just before ovulation as long as one sperm is alive; in essence the sperm could be there waiting for an egg to be released during the ovulation process.
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Yes, it is still possible for pregnancy to occur because pre-ejaculate (pre-cum or sperm) can be released from your partner before your partner withdraws. This semen can be potent enough to result in a pregnancy.
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The biggest sign of pregnancy after unprotected sex is a missed period. However, this missed or late period is not a sure sign as there are many other things like stress, sickness and fatigue that can delay a period besides pregnancy. The best way for you to know if you are pregnant is to do a pregnancy test. These are easy to get nowadays because they are available at drugstores or health centers. It is important to note that the home pregnancy tests are ninety-nine percent accurate if taken after you miss a period.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });2) Delayed Period
I am late. Am I pregnant?
A late period can be caused by many reasons and pregnancy is only one of them. If you think pregnancy can be the reason in your case, wait until 10 days after the date of your expected period date to take a pregnancy test. This waiting is to ensure the accuracy of the pregnancy test kit.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });My period is very late. If I’m not pregnant so what could it be?
If you missed a period and you are not pregnant, you might want to know why this happened. Some of the causes of a missed menstrual cycle include: stress, change in your regular schedule, travel, illness and the use of certain medications. It would be best to consult your doctor for help in identifying which factor is causing the delay.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });1) Menstrual Cycle
How do I calculate the length of my menstrual cycle?
The menstrual cycle starts on day one of the bleeding to day one of the next. On average, the cycle lasts for 28 days, but it’s normal to have it longer or shorter. So if one period started on July 10 and the next one started on August 5, then you would have a 26 days cycle. If your periods are regular, then the two subsequent ones would come on August 31 and September 26. Read this article for more information.
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It is important for you to keep a record of your menstrual cycle on a calendar or on a smart phone; there are many ovulation apps available. Track your start date every month for several months – this will help you to determine the constancy of your periods. It is also important to note: the end date, how light or heavy it is and if you have abnormal bleeding or pain.
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Typically, the menstrual cycle will last for 28 days, which is calculated from day one of a menstrual period to day one of the next cycle. Ovulation typically occurs 14 days before the start of your menstrual period. If your cycle lasts for 28 days, you can ovulate on the 14th day like the average female. However, you will start ovulating around the 11th day if you have periods 25 days apart. Alternatively, you will not ovulate until the 20th day if your cycles are longer, like for 34 days. If periods are irregular it would be more challenging to determine the fertile days.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });4) Ovulation
Can I ovulate right after my period?
What is the difference between ovulation bleeding versus implantation bleeding?
With a regular 28 to 30 days cycle, ovulation typically occurs on the 13th -16th day. Implantation usually happens within the next 10 days after ovulation. Read this article for more information.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });How can I differentiate ovulation bleeding from a period?
The quantity of blood discharged through the vagina is what mainly differentiates the two. With a menstrual period, there is a heavy flow of blood that can last for an average of three to five days. Ovulation, on the other hand usually brings spotting or a little bit of blood. This blood is either dark brownish red color or pink and there is very little of it. It may be mixed with cervical mucus and may be accompanied by mild pain in the stomach or some cramping that resembles menstrual cramping.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });What are the signs of ovulation?
The ovulation signs include changes in body temperature, cervical mucus and hormone levels. Pain in the ovaries may also be experienced. Read this post to learn about some other common ovulation symptoms.
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Generally speaking, you can’t get pregnant during your period. But there are very little odds of getting pregnant if the menstrual phase of your cycle is short and sperm still hangs around to fertilize an egg that will be released in the next cycle. Other than that, the egg is expelled with the endometrial shedding when you’re menstruating. But yes, you can ovulate during your period, if your period is shorter, explained in the question above.
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Ovulation facts in a nutshell:
- Typically, only one egg is released during ovulation.
- An egg can live up to 24 hours after ovulation.
- Sperm can live up to 72 hours.
- Stress, sickness, or other outside influences can affect ovulation.
- It usually takes from a week to 12 days for a fertilized egg to become implanted.
- It is possible to experience ovulation even without experiencing a period.
- While it is common not to be aware that you are ovulating, some women experience heaviness or some pain during ovulation.
- The chance of pregnancy increases if intercourse occurs sometime between three days before to three days after ovulation.
During my ovulation time, how many days am I really fertile?
During your window of ovulation, your most fertile time is considered to be about 5-7 days long. An egg is only available to be fertilized for about 12 – 24 hours. Since sperm can live in the body for 3 – 5 days after sex, and the egg is available for one day, you must identify those 5 to 7 days and have sex just before, during and even a few days after these days if you want to get pregnant.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });5) Pregnancy Tests
When is the best time to take a pregnancy test?
You can get the most accurate result if you wait at least one week after missing your period. In addition, the result might be even more accurate if the test is done first in the morning as the urine is far more concentrated at this time. The urine-based home pregnancy tests offer great accuracy. This accuracy will depend on several factors such as how early the test is taken, if the instructions were followed closely, when ovulation occurred in the cycle as well as how early implantation takes place, and the sensitivity of the test.
It is always best to take a pregnancy test after a late period to avoid false positive or false negative results. If you have irregular cycles or you are not charting your cycles, it might best to take the test after passing the longest menstrual cycle. For example, it would be best to take the test 37 days or later if your cycles are in the range of 30 to 36 days.
You can buy home pregnancy tests in every pharmacy or online (Amazon link).
If my pregnancy test shows a negative result, does this mean I’m not pregnant?
A negative result can mean that you are not pregnant or that you took the test too early. Pregnancy tests vary in their sensitivity (how soon they can detect the hormone hCG), and you may not have given your body enough time to produce enough of the hCG hormone to show up on the test.
ezstandalone.cmd.push(function () { ezstandalone.showAds(119); });When taking a test it is best to follow the instructions of the manufacturer and wait until you have missed a period before taking the test. Some women show up accurately on a test the day they miss a period, while others may not show up positive until 3-4 weeks after a missed period. If the result is negative, wait a week and test again if a normal period has not started.
Hi I had sex with my girl friend on the 5th,6th & 7th and her menses date was on 18th of April and lasted for 4 days can she be pregnant?
Hello Giver, this is unlikely given that she had a period after you both had sexual intercourse.
Hi, I saw my period on 9th April which lasted for 4 days. And I had unprotected sex on 17th. Now my nipples are hurting me does it mean am pregnant
Hello Chichi, hurting nipples could mean so many things. Please do a pregnancy test if you suspect that you might be pregnant. All the best.
Hello….me and my girlfriend had unprotected sex? Her periods that started from 26th to 28th April. So we had unprotected sex on 29 April and sperms were released into her. Are there any chances she might be pregnant since these were her safe days?
Thanks
Hello there Ketra, any occurrence of unprotected sex provides a risk for pregnancy, she will have to take a pregnancy test later on to determine if she might be pregnant or not.
Hi am 30yrs I want to get pregnant but my menstrual cycle keep changing sometimes 28 ,29 even 31 am confused and am married for two years now
Hello Pamela, regardless of the fact that your cycle keeps changing, please use the below link based on these cycle days to determine the time around which you might be fertile. All the best: http://womanjunction.com/
Hi, am married, my period was 6th April and ends at 10th, we had a sex on 24th April, and my estimated period is 1st May, is there any chances of pregnancy?
Hi there Bhavana, any occurrence of unprotected sex provides a risk for pregnancy. All the best.
Hi, I am 24 yrs, my period was on April 4th to 7, I have unprotected sex with my husband on 24th April.Is there is any possibility of pregnancy?
Hello there Bhavana, yes any occurrence of unprotected sex provides a risk for pregnancy.
Comment Text*hi am patricia had a medical abortion and bleed for ten days after which I had a vigorous sex two weeks later, now am bleeding with some clotting, should I assume that is my period or something is wrong
Hello there Patricia, you period would return 3-6 weeks after abortion, you should have given yourself some time to heal before having vigorous sex. If this bleeding persists see your doctor.
I took an abortion pill on 14th February, and the bleeding lasted for 3weeks and stopped on 3rd march but since then I have not seen my period again I have had sex which I took pills immediately and has done a test but its all negative but I don’t know why I have not seen my period. Up till now
Hi there Pearl, after an abortion your period should return 3-6 weeks after unless you are on some form of birth control. All the best.
Hello I had an abortion on Jan 24th and on march 3rd I saw my period after which I had unprotected sex but right now I’m seeing my second period but I’m feeling nauseated, dizzy and tired.could I be pregnant or it is the changes the abortion caused in my body I’m experiencing right now???
Hi there Cynthia, this could be as result of both the fact that you had an abortion (loss of blood) and the fact that you are now having a period (additional blood loss), if these symptoms persist do not hesitate to see your doctor.
Hi.. I had termination of pregnancy at 07 week. I had bleeding for 08 days.. later on after the gap of 07 days, menses have started. Is this normal??? The bleeding was heavy. Can you guide??
Hello there Varsha, after an abortion unless you are on birth control your period should not return until 3-6 weeks. See your doctor if you might be concerned.
Hi, I and my boyfriend had unprotected sex on 25 march and am meant to see my menstrual cycle the same day but i took the emergency pill (posti)……Unfortunately i didnt see my menstrual period again.Am worried if its because of the pills i used.
Hello there Bukky, the taking of the pill can delay your period. If this persists though take a pregnancy test.
hi.am meme I had my February period on 31january which end on 4 I had I unprotected wit my husband during my fertile time toward February ending I begin to hv signs of pregnancy on 25 Feb I repeat my period again which last for 3 days,now I calculate my next period wit this my last menstruation and now the date for the next is 25 mar but I had unprotected sex again during my most fertile time.today is 26th I hv not seen my period those it mean am pregnant am not feeling any sign of pregnancy now.
Hello Meme, take a pregnancy test to confirm if you might be pregnant.
Hello 11feb was the date of periods of my wife period.But she had not gotten it.So I gave her medical pill to abort. At 20 Feb She got period on late night 2am and and bleeding was continued to the 13th day. After that bleeding was stopped. So when will she get her next period?
Hello Akshay, after an abortion women have to wait to 6-8 weeks before their period returns. All the best.
Hello after ten days of my abortion again periods start is it danger?
Hello there Ammy, I doubt that is a period, your period should no begin until about 6-8 weeks after abortion. So that is not a period.
Hi, I and my bf engaged in sex for first time on the 13th day of my cycle. He did not ejaculate into me but I took the emergency pill at the 60th hour. It has been 5 days but I didn’t feel any bodily issues except light watery discharge. I can see pinkish color layer in my vagina. Is that because my hymen did not break and we are safe? Or is it because I am pregnant. Please do help me. I am really worried.
Hi there S**, if he did not ejaculate any any point in you and once you took an emergency pill you should not be pregnant.
Hi..
I give my wife medical pills tablets for abortion..
But now four weeks passed but second period not come…..
What can I do..?
Hello Ajay, it’s best that she sees a medical doctor who can assess her and better help her condition. All the best.