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I'm on tegretol. i haven't had my cycle for 43 days. i'm not on birth control or having sex. i have been gassy and having cramps for 5 days. cycle?

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Common effect: Cycles without expressing an egg (anovulatory cycles) are common after using cetain medications. Usually cycles normalize within 6 months. If it becomes prolonged, visit your doctor to discuss induction of ovulation.

Answered 12/9/2013

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