Question
Hello doctor,
My partner and I had protected sex using a condom. As of today, her period is 4-5 days late, accompanied by abdominal pain and breast tenderness. Doctor, I would like to ask if we used a condom during sex, but there is a 4-day delay in period along with abdominal pain and breast tenderness, could this mean pregnancy? There has been no spotting for the past 20 days, and she has been taking medication for stomach pain for about a week. Thank you, doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by MSc, MD Trinh Thi Thanh Huyen - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question, 'If we had sex using a condom but there is a 4-day delayed period accompanied by abdominal pain and breast tenderness, could it indicate pregnancy?', the doctor would like to respond as follows:
If your girlfriend has a regular menstrual cycle, then this is considered a late period. Your problem is to find the cause of the late period, from the above factors, the doctor divides it into 2 parts
- First, have you used condoms correctly, have you used them throughout the intercourse and your girlfriend's cycle, if not, using condoms will have no effect.
- Second, stomach problems and medication can also affect the menstrual cycle.
The symptoms of abdominal pain or breast tenderness are quite vague because some girls may also experience breast tenderness close to their menstrual period. The simplest solution is to purchase a pregnancy test kit to determine whether pregnancy is the cause. If abdominal pain occurs along with pregnancy symptoms, it is advisable to visit an obstetrics and gynecology specialist early to determine the location of the pregnancy.
If you have further concerns about a 4-day delayed period with abdominal pain and breast tenderness, you can visit a hospital within the Vinmec Healthcare System for examination and consultation. Thank you for trusting and sending your question to Vinmec. Wishing you good health.
Sincerely!
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