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My period is late by five days and i used condoms while having sex. i also stopped taking pills in the middle. canbeing on two different types of antibiotics whilst ill for 4 weeks cause late period?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Illness: Your illness itself could cause delay in your period.

Answered 4/30/2013

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Pregnant?: Get a test kit from your friendly pharmacist and check your urine for hcg. If negative, wait a week and check again. Illnesses may cause irregularities in menstruation so missing a period would not be uncommon.

Answered 4/30/2013

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Hard to say: Antibiotics can reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives. If you period delays i suggest a pregnancy test to be for certain.

Answered 7/14/2013

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