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Can Intake Of Antibiotic Affect Menstrual Cycle?
Hi, i have a question. i was on an anitibiotic for strep throat for 10 days. the night i went to the ER for strep, my cycle came on that same morning. that was last month. my cycle hasn t came on yet for this month. i am cramping and everything. i want to know do antibiotics affect your menstrual cycle.
Wed, 31 Jul 2019
Hello,
Antibiotics do not affect the menstrual cycle by itself. However, the stress of illness can cause such a delay in menstruation. You will likely get your period in a few days. If not, do a home pregnancy test if sexually active.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Antibiotics do not affect the menstrual cycle by itself. However, the stress of illness can cause such a delay in menstruation. You will likely get your period in a few days. If not, do a home pregnancy test if sexually active.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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