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I was prescribed antibiotic 3x a day for 7 days and already finished. got my withdrawal bleeding on expected day but very light compared last month. is antibiotic can cause very light withdrawal bleeding? is it normal?

Q: i was prescribed antibiotic 3x a day for 7 days and already finished. got my withdrawal bleeding on expected day but very light compared last month. is antibiotic can cause very light withdrawal bleeding? is it normal?

: It is not unusual for the intensity of a woman’s bleeding too vary from month to month. Antibiotics usually do not affect that. Unless you notice a pattern of change, I would not be overly concerned. See your gynecologist if the changes persist. Good luck.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

It is not unusual for the intensity of a woman’s bleeding too vary from month to month. Antibiotics usually do not affect that. Unless you notice a pattern of change, I would not be overly concerned. See your gynecologist if the changes persist. Good luck.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 4/7/2023

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A member asked:

I was prescribed antibiotic 3x a day for 7 days and already finished. got my withdrawal bleeding on expected day but very light compared last month. is antibiotic can cause very light withdrawal bleeding? is it normal?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Colantino agreed

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