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I've been sick, will and how long will this delay my period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Being ill may or: May not delay your period. There is not a way to estimate how long it might be delayed.

Dr Lovell and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/18/2013

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A member asked:

I've been sick, will and how long will this delay my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Lovell and another doctor agreed

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