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I heard that methotrexate affect menstrual cycle, i am taking it for arthritis psorias, when will i experience anything in my cycle, 17 yr?
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No: It will not effect the menstrual cycle. It can cause fetal abnormalities if a woman becomes pregnant while on methotrexate.
Answered 4/7/2014
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