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Can drinking too much alcohol delay a period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I am not familiar: With alcohol delaying periods. However, illnesses due to excessive alcohol use could delay a period.

Answered 10/7/2013

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