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Can clindamycin affect ovulation or change menstruation or hormone balances?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: This antibiotic is unlikely to cause problems with your period but the fact that you are sick enough to need antibiotics could certainly be a factor.

Answered 3/26/2013

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