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A member asked:

Could a cortisone shot cause my menstrual cycle to stop periodically?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

May be: Cortisone shots are likely to cause irregular periods, sometimes with heavy bleeding

Dr Rickards agreed

Answered 7/6/2014

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