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A 22-year-old female asked:
Can stress cause a delay in your period? i've been stressed since last week but i had sex w/ my boyfriend, though he wore a condom & no ejaculation happened i do have pms symptoms 3 days before my period is due. any chances that i am pregnant?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Do a home pregnancy test. If the result is negative repeat the test 4-5 days later, unless you get a period. You may get blood test for HCG level to settle the issue faster.
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Answered May 26, 2022
Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 36 years experience
With your scenario you should not be prgnant. Best to get a pregnancy test.
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Answered May 27, 2022
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