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A 38-year-old female asked:

Recently i started taking milk thistle tablets to help detox. my periods always come every 25 to 28 days. now they come every 2 weeks is this related?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston
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Obstetrics and Gynecology 24 years experience
Not likely : I would schedule a visit with the gynecologist to discuss your frequent menstrual cycles. The herbal supplements are likely unrelated. Not sure exactly what you meant by detox. If you're detoxing from drugs or alcohol that may be contributing to your periods.
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