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Period flow has been off the last 3 months. i think i have a uti, could that effect my period?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: A UTI will not affect your menstrual cycle.

Answered 1/16/2015

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