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Is it a bad idea to take fish oil pills since that delay or stop your menstrual cycle?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I would not count: On fish oil to stop or delay your period.

Dr Davis and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/6/2014

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