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Can taking venlafaxine (effexor) cause a late period? if so why?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Typically not: Also depends on how your cycles were prior to Venlafaxine. Occasional late period is common for a lot of women, factors such as travel, stress, climate change, weight changes can play a role also. If pregancy is a possibility, do a pregnancy test Best Wishes

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 12/17/2015

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