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Can topical cortisone caused skipped periods?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No: Generally, topical steroid creams will not cause missed periods.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/28/2014

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I got a cortisone shot about 8weeks ago late period, possibly pregnant!?

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