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I read online that vitamin c can induce periods. is this true?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Vitamin C: High doses of Vitamin C can induce menstruation by depriving the uterus of progesterone, which in turn triggers the lining to shed. Some people do experience adverse side effects including kidney stones and severe diarrhea. In order to limit these side effects, you should take Vitamin C with lots of water.

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Answered 5/28/2015

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Thoughts? Could nature made vitamin C 1000mg timed release with rosehips will induce period?

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Vitamin c can induce your period right? And is it safe to do more than once?

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Is it possible to "induce" or force a period? Could such things like Ginger (Tea), high doses of Vitamin C, Soy Milk, or Aloe Vera help this along?

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Some say vitamin C induces period some say it prevents spotting and helps increase BC effectiveness, which is true? Does it prevent or increase bflow?

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Is it true that large doses of vitamin C may naturally induce an abortion and/or cause an early period?

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