QuestionQUESTION: there was no irregularity in my periods/ menstrual cycle. but this time i didn't have any periods i thought i am pregnant . i did pregnancy test that was negative. for onset of my menses i used tablets containing misoprostolo salt as an active ingredient. bleeding started but minor not as much as i experience in my regular cycle. is this tablet has any side effect because it is used as an abortifacient and i used it for onset of my periods. i took these pills yesterday. im worried. i was not pregnant then what was the reason of no menses? plz help me im very afraid of to visit any doctor
ANSWER: Hello, aamna,
Those pills are DANGEROUS. You are right to be concerned. Taking them without knowing you're pregnant means taking a risk with no reason whatsoever. If you are not pregnant, they are less likely to do harm than if you are. But the manufacturer of Misoprostol said a pregnant woman should never take it. They KNOW it harms pregnant women. It is intended to treat stomach ulcers. It's not intended to be used for abortion.
A woman can miss a menstrual cycle for several reasons. The most common one is stress. Also, poor diet and overexercising can cause it. Let me know if you want to discuss this.
I'm not sure what to tell you about your fear of visiting a doctor. A doctor can probably give you more reassurance that everything is OK than anyone else can. Why are you afraid?
How long has it been since you should have started your period?
Please don't take any more poisonous pills just because you miss a period, or for any other reason, for that matter. These pills are killing women. Please don't be one of them. If you are not married, you should stop having sex. The risks are too great, and you deserve better. Please take care of yourself and stay safe.
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QUESTION: what are the causes of missing a menstrual cycle? im unmarried thats why im afraid of visiting a doctor. my menses must be started at 25th of january i had sex on 7th January.(i've 5 day of bleeding and after 22 days of this bleeding i again bleed. i think i ve 27day cycle.) i was afraid im pregnant n still im although i did pregnancy test (strip test which are commercially available).
AnswerHello, aamna,
You are unlikely to be pregnant from sex on the 7th if your period is due January 25. Normally, a woman ovulates 14 days before her next period begins. A woman will be fertile for a couple of days before and after. You are right on the edge, probably not fertile on the 7th. That isn't a guarantee you're not pregnant. But it does make the odds pretty good that you're not.
If you are under stress because you are afraid you are pregnant, then this could stop your period. If you are a vegetarian, you may not be getting the essential fatty acids your body needs to make the hormones needed to control your period. For awhile, your body will make them anyway, but at some point, it can no longer do so. Some of these fatty acids are only available from animal foods such as meat, eggs, or milk. If you are exercising excessively, at some point your body will also stop menstruating. If you are exceptionally thin or overweight, you may also have problems. Even though your period has been regular in the past, if you have any of these problems, at some point your body will stop having a regular cycle.
Taking the pills you took will also upset your cycle. I would suggest you test for pregnancy in a week, but with your having taken those pills, I'm not sure how reliable the test would be.
You need to stop having sex. You shouldn't have to live under the constant fear of pregnancy. Sex is for married people. It is for making babies. If your partner refuses to respect your body and your honor, you should let go of him and make yourself available for someone who will. You deserve better.
If you are pregnant, I may be able to help you find someone who will help with whatever problems you face. If you are concerned about someone harming you because you are pregnant, you should try to go to a country where you will be safe until your baby is born. Or, you could go to another part of Pakistan if you can pretend you are married, and if you can get a man to go with you. You should not get an abortion. It could kill you or seriously harm you or your future children. If you take pills, you could bleed to death, or develop an infection that will kill you within hours. You will also be much more vulnerable to serious diseases when you get a little older. Please don't even consider it. I hope and pray you are not pregnant, but please stop taking these dangerous risks with your life. Please let me know how you do, and stay safe!
