I've been having irregular periods every month, and they never seem to come on the same date. Sometimes they're 5 days late, other times 9 days late. It's becoming a regular thing, and I'm starting to worry. Do you have any advice or suggestions on what might be causing this?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

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Once get your hormones and ovarian function checked once those could give you the reason and can decide the treatment to regularise your cycles,visit Gynaecologist for the same

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What if periods are late by 10 days?

If next cycle starts from 28 +/- 7 days from the first date of last menstrual cycle then it is considered a normal cycle. A delay of 10 days is not normal and may need evaluation.

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I had a c-section about 5 months ago, and my tummy still looks bigger. I'm breastfeeding my baby and haven't introduced any formula milk. I've even gotten my periods back. What can I do to help reduce my tummy size?

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I'm a bit worried because I had sex with two different people at different times, and neither time we used condoms. Could this lead to any problems, even if it's not something I do regularly?

Yes always you use barriers as you are unaware of partner's health status .

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