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I want to stop my period for a month. how can i do so and is it safe. also in suffer with depression would doing so make the depression worse ?

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See specialists: If your moods are related to your menstrual cycle then you may want to see a psychiatrist who specializes in women's health and an OB-GYN for treatment including antidepressant therapy and hormone therapy for your symptoms.

Answered 6/14/2018

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