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Took 8 days prednisone for sinus infection, now period is 5 days late. not pregnant, never late like this. is this effect of steroid?
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Menstrual changes: More than likely , menstrual irregularities caused by prednisone and most steroids. If symptoms persist follow up with your doctor and get labs checked especially TFTS.And if still no return of period an abdominal/pelvic US and gyn consult
Answered 8/19/2018
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