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Can menstruation trigger shingles?

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Triggers: Menstruation itself is not known to be a single contributor to the triggering of shingles.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Can menstruation trigger shingles?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

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