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my dr. said kenalog shot might affect my menstrual cycle. in what way does it usually do that? longer cycle? shorter? heavier? missed period?
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Variable responses: spotting, staining, light or heavy bleeding and/or cramping "may" occur; however, in many cases, depending on the dose, nothing happens and is self limited.
Answered on Jul 25, 2017
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