Question 1

sinus infection two weeks ago took amoxicillin period late 10 days. can this delay my period?

Accepted Answer

Not likely: antibiotics do not have any effect on hormones and your period . if you have been celbate no problem but if sexually active consider a pregnancy not a Amoxicillin reaction

Question 2

can amoxicilin antibiotics have an effect on the menstrual cycle when taken alongside contraceptive pills? (late period but not pregnant)

Accepted Answer

Possibly: not usual; however any mediciation can alter your cycle-rarely amoxicilliun.

Question 3

does taking amoxicillin and mucinex (guaifenesin) make your monthly period come late?

Accepted Answer

Maybe the illness : Treated for was the reason. Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome).

Question 4

i am late by 5 days of period. could i be pregnant?i had taken rabeprazole & amoxicillin for about one week for ulcer infection.did these drug affect

Accepted Answer

Pregnant?: Get a home test kit and check a first morning voided urine specimen. A missed period can be due to numerous other causes, including infections, emotional stress, and so on. Good luck.

Question 5

i was taking a zpac and augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for bronchitis, and now i'm 11 days late on my period. could that be the cause?

Accepted Answer

YES: Both antibiotics and infection can change your cycle. I fyou have had unprotected intercourse, do a home pregnancy test.  Medication and infection are likely causes.

Question 6

will augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) tab 625 mg delay periods. i'm taking it from one week and my period is late by 2 to 3 days.

Accepted Answer

Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate): I've never heard of Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) causing this.  Seems unlikely.

Question 7

please describe the things that can make your period late?

Accepted Answer

Late period: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked  weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (polycystic ovary syndrome or asherman’s syndrome). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 8

can stressing make your period late?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Reasons for missed/late periods: low body weight, obesity, marked weight ^ or v, over-exercise, endurance athletics, breast-feeding, ^ stress, illness, eating disorders (bulimia or anorexia), anovulatory cycle (no egg released), travel, hormone irregularities, drug use, meds (i.e., birth control) or medical problems (i.e. Pcos). #1 reason is pregnancy.

Question 9

can anesthesia make your period late?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: The medications can delay your period for a few days, but this is not usually a big problem. If it is longer you might want to check with your doctor.

Question 10

can penicillin  make your period late?

Accepted Answer

No: The antibiotic penicillin should not change the timing of a menstrual period.  However, having an illness (that required the antibiotic) might alter the period's timing.

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Sinus infection two weeks ago took amoxicillin period late 10 days. can this delay my period?

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Can amoxicilin antibiotics have an effect on the menstrual cycle when taken alongside contraceptive pills? (late period but not pregnant)

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Does taking amoxicillin and mucinex (guaifenesin) make your monthly period come late?

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I am late by 5 days of period. could i be pregnant?i had taken rabeprazole & amoxicillin for about one week for ulcer infection.did these drug affect

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I was taking a zpac and augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) for bronchitis, and now i'm 11 days late on my period. could that be the cause?

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Will augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) tab 625 mg delay periods. i'm taking it from one week and my period is late by 2 to 3 days.

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Please describe the things that can make your period late?

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Can stressing make your period late?

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Can anesthesia make your period late?

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Can penicillin make your period late?

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