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Could masturbation/orgasms cause a period to start earlier than the due date? or help the process of "inducing" the menstrual cycle?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Periods: No masturbation cannot induce your period.

Answered 3/27/2014

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A member asked:

Could masturbation/orgasms cause a period to start earlier than the due date? or help the process of "inducing" the menstrual cycle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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