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A member asked:

I've had 2 injections of kenalog-60 over the past 3 wks. i know a side effect is period irregularity. could this happen even if i'm on birth control?

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Yes: Its less likely but cortisone type drugs can throw off the balance required for normal menstrual cycles.

Answered 9/21/2012

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