In the life of every girl, the moment when she turns into a real woman is very important. Despite the positive aspects of this process, there is also stress for the body. Therefore, late menstruation after the first sex is normal. She may be late by a couple of days or a whole month.
It is in order to avoid such situations that you should prepare yourself on a spiritual level as early as possible. If you don’t have the determination, then it’s not worth going through this forcefully. Delayed menstruation after defloration of the hymen is a rather controversial issue and most often occurs due to the influence of a psychological factor, stress or nervous experience.
Reasons for delay in virgins
It is physiologically determined that a delay in menstruation after the first coitus is normal. But in most cases, the first and most common cause of delay is pregnancy. There are many prejudices that it is impossible to get pregnant after the first sexual intercourse. Medical statistics say that a delay in menstruation in a virgin during the first sex occurs precisely because of pregnancy.
But there are a number of other reasons why periods are delayed. If pregnancy is not the cause of delayed menstruation, and there are no characteristic symptoms of disease, you should wait a little. During adolescence, the monthly cycle is not yet established and may be absent for several months.
The main reasons for a delay in menstruation in a virgin can be diseases of the female genital area and more. A delay in menstruation can happen due to:
- hormonal imbalance;
- infectious diseases;
- experiences of a psychological nature;
- cystitis.
Delay after first sexual intercourse
A delay in menstruation after the first time, which has no connection with pregnancy, occurs due to anxiety, excitement and a lot of emotional experiences. Depending on how long the delay lasts, certain conclusions can be drawn. Disruptions in the menstrual cycle also occur due to sexually transmitted infections. Often, in the process of surging passion, sexual partners forget about methods of contraception. Perhaps the girl uses OCs (oral contraceptives) to protect herself from unwanted pregnancy, but this is not a barrier for sexually transmitted infections. The main ailments that can appear after the first sexual contact are:
- gonorrhea;
- syphilis;
- chlamydia;
- genital herpes;
- thrush.
If a girl experiences a disruption in her menstrual cycle after her first sexual intercourse and also exhibits the characteristic symptoms described below, she should contact a gynecologist for advice as soon as possible.
Characteristic symptoms of infectious lesions of the genital tract and genital area are:
- vaginal discharge white, yellow, sometimes green;
- discharge that is cheesy or watery in nature;
- the smell in the genital area is sharp and unpleasant;
- sensation of cutting, burning in the genital area;
- the appearance of vesicular rashes, ulcerations, whitish plaque;
- general malaise;
- raising body temperature to 37.5°.
What to do
First of all, it is necessary to exclude the possibility of pregnancy and infectious diseases. To do this, it is important to contact a specialist in a timely manner. The gynecologist will be able to find out the reason for the delay in menstruation. In the vast majority of cases of visiting a doctor, it turns out that a delay in menstruation is a normal reaction of the body to changes in hormonal levels. A physiological delay after the first time is possible from a couple of days to one month.
Another unpleasant symptom that makes girls panic is pain immediately after coitus. If the pain is not very severe and passes quickly, this is part of the physiological norm.
During the first sexual intercourse, the muscle fibers of the vagina are stretched, and in order to return to normal, they need several days. In addition, there is a change in the microflora of the vagina and tightening of microcracks in the hymen. This can also cause slight itching and pain.
Do not panic if your period comes on time, but has become more noticeable and painful. This is also a normal reaction of the body to changes. If menstrual bleeding continues for 11–15 days, you should consult a gynecologist.
Doctors advise coming for a consultation after the first sexual intercourse to identify possible pathologies and infectious diseases. There is a possibility of getting pregnant during unprotected sex for the first time, but it is reduced due to the fact that in a stressful situation for the body, pregnancy may not occur.
Reasons for deviations
Another problem that a girl faces after becoming sexually active is a change in the characteristics of menstruation. In this case, the appearance, consistency, sensation and duration of the discharge may change. This is explained by the fact that hormonal changes begin in the body. If the failure affects estrogens and reduces their amount in the blood, then the discharge will be quite scanty. The pain experienced is also affected. During sexual intercourse, the vaginal muscles can stretch, which often leads to damage to the epithelium. As a result of this, subsequent periods may be accompanied by pain.
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections can also provoke changes in menstruation. In this case, the discharge may have a brown tint, become abundant, and contain clots. But the presence of heavy periods after sexual intercourse does not mean that infection has occurred. Most often, this becomes the norm due to the fact that during the period of delay the endometrium grows greatly. It should be noted that the vaginal microflora also has a direct relationship with the amount of discharge. The fact is that in this case more mucus is produced. Unexpected delays in menstruation, with the presence of slight spotting and the absence of full discharge, may indicate pregnancy. In this case, you need to do a test.
Doctors' opinion
Gynecologists say that a delay in menstruation after deprivation of virginity is normal if it is not associated with pregnancy, severe hormonal imbalances and infectious diseases. It is worth remembering that, in addition to discomfort, after the first sexual intercourse due to damage to the tissue structures of the vagina, pain may occur due to a lack of natural lubrication. Unpleasant sensations may also occur 3–5 days after coitus.
If the menstrual cycle has not been restored, you need to listen to your feelings in the genital area. The first signs of an upcoming pregnancy may appear. Typical but unreliable symptoms are:
- nausea;
- eruption of gastric contents;
- increased drowsiness;
- changes in taste preferences;
- enlargement of the mammary glands.
To confirm a suspected pregnancy, you must:
- use a pregnancy test;
- take a blood test at the clinic;
- perform ultrasound diagnostics;
- visit a gynecologist.
If a girl is afraid that the clinic may call home, she can be examined in private clinics. In this case, the confidentiality of the visit to the doctor will be maintained.
When does nausea occur?
Each woman’s body is individual, so when she feels the first signs of pregnancy in the form of nausea, it is not possible to say for sure. In most cases, the malaise begins at 6 weeks and continues until 13-14 weeks, until the placenta is formed.
Some people may want to challenge this timeline and claim that they felt nausea much earlier. Are there any of you like that?
Indeed, in rare cases, it is possible that already 3-4 weeks after fertilization, discomfort appears - malaise, nausea, sleep problems, dizziness. During this period, the production of the “pregnancy hormone” - progesterone - begins.
Experts associate the appearance of nausea even earlier with the individual sensitivity of the body or with self-hypnosis. It is often observed in women who have problems bearing a child. Toxicosis cannot appear in the first days after conception, because the fertilized egg attaches to the uterus only 6-12 days after fertilization. Only then can we say that pregnancy has occurred and the body begins its adaptation to the new state.
Results
In order for your first experience in sex to bring only positive emotions and sensations, you must adhere to some rules of prevention:
- The first experience should be exclusively with a proven partner. This will help you avoid stressful situations and fear.
- It is important to use contraceptive methods that will not only avoid unwanted pregnancy, but also sexually transmitted infections. This can only be achieved with the use of condoms.
- After a girl has lost her virginity, it is necessary to visit a gynecologist for further consultations. After conducting an examination, the doctor will be able to give an objective assessment of the girl’s health.
Don’t be shy and ask your obstetrician-gynecologist any questions you may have. It is the specialist who will be able to give advice and solve possible problems that you are ashamed to talk about with your loved ones. And don't panic if your menstrual cycle is delayed. You need to act according to the situation and with maximum calm. You should not listen to the advice of your girlfriends and use traditional methods to induce menstruation. This may not help, but even harm, causing complications in the female genital area.
Best age for first sex
In the modern world, sex is not condemned, but even welcomed. Moreover, partners do not have to be married to have fun in bed. Thanks to the media, almost all girls over 10-11 years old know about the details of sexual intercourse. And, naturally, when they fall in love with a boy for the first time, they want to know what it’s like to be adults.
As is known, the first critical days in girls normally occur between the ages of 11 and 16 years. But the appearance of blood does not at all indicate the readiness of the young body for carnal pleasures, much less to carry out reproductive functions. According to the law, young people over 18 can have sex with their own consent.
Pashkova Alla Valerievna
Obstetrician-gynecologist, candidate of medical sciences.
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From the point of view of medicine and physiology of young girls, this figure is also quite reasonable. It is after 17-18 that the female genital organs are considered well formed. The psychological aspect is also important. Girls who lost their virginity too early, for the most part, are very worried about this, and sometimes they even develop a fear of intimacy with men.
