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A member asked:

Can l-theanine help with spotty late periods?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Not likely: This is not likely to have significant effects on your periods. There are many options to help with periods. An obgyn would be happy to help you with that.

Answered 2/24/2018

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