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A 20-year-old female asked:

Can vitamin c cause you to start your period early? if so how many days before you start ypur period can you take it to make it come early?

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Dr. Jeff Livingstonanswered

Obstetrics and Gynecology 23 years experience

No: Vitamin c has nothing to do with periods.

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