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Started on 200mg hydroxychloroquine 2 weeks ago and also had an injection of kenalog, would this cause my period to be 17 days early? i'm usually late

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Should not: Neither of these medications should cause irregularity of the menstrual cycle.

Answered 11/15/2016

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