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Can antibiotics cause you to have a late period?
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Yes.: Some antibiotics can interfere with certain types of birth control medications. Try a pregnancy test or consult your physician or clinic for more advice.
Answered 11/10/2015
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Not usually UNLESS: antibiotics reduced efficacy of oral contraceptives with resulting pregnancy.
Answered 5/31/2015
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