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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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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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