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I took metronidazole. 500mg bid for 7 days on 11/03/17, i was due to get my period 11/13/17. does that antibiotic affect menstrual cycle?

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No effect: Metronidazole has no affect on the menstrual cycle. Best wishes!

Answered 11/26/2017

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