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I was given penicillin three days ago for strep throat. i am on my period and it has suddenly stopped since i started taking the medicine. ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

The penicillin: should not be impacting your period length. But, physical illness (such a strep throat) can impact your menses.

Dr Gowans and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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