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A member asked:
Can weight gain by itself cause amenorrhea? i gained about 25 lbs after my depakote was increased. or can depakote cause amenorrhea?
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Both can: better review that with your doctor, check your gynecologist as well to rule out polycystic ovaries, good question and observation, best wishes
Answered 11/2/2017
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