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I am on the methadone program. how come methadone causes me not to have a period?
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See below: Methadone interferes with hypothalamic and pituitary function which reduces secretion and cycling of fsh and lh hormones. This can stop periods in females and cause infertility and sexual issues in men.
Answered 3/10/2019
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