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I had my period 2 day late last month. then i was on antibiotics for an abscess i had. now im late again this time 4 days?, i don't know what's going on

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Dr. John Geisler answered

OCPs: Antibiotics can affect the oral contraceptives (ocps). They can become less effective (allowing pregnancy) or may make the period come later.

Answered 11/24/2012

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A member asked:

I had my period 2 day late last month. then i was on antibiotics for an abscess i had. now im late again this time 4 days?, i don't know what's going on

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Geisler answered

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