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A member asked:

Can flagyl or doxycline make my period late ? i have not had sex in 10 months so i can't be pregnant.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Antibiotics do not cause late periods.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/29/2014

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