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Antibiotics causing irregular periods?

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AndThisIsTrue · 29/07/2015 19:02

I have been on tetracycline for nearly 4 months for my skin and in that time I have missed two periods. I was worrying about fertility issues(we are TTC) but then it occurred to me, could it be the antibiotics messing with my cycles? I have never missed a period before and I came off the pill last year and had had 6 periods before the missed one. Has anyone else had a missed/late period while taking antibiotics or am I clutching at straws?

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Ragusa · 29/07/2015 23:00

I've had irregular periods caused (I think) by very high-dose antibiotics, with one course following the other. Only once mind...

I think I'd be inclined to discuss it with the doc. Also, does he or she know that you're TTC?

Have you been checked for PCOS by the way?

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onthering · 29/07/2015 23:04

You need to go and discuss this with your GP. It could be the cause, but more to the point, you shouldn't be on tetracycline if you are TTC.

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