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Is it true that you can stop your period for a few hours by consuming alcohol?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: That will not work. Alcohol does not delay the menses.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/7/2015

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