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A member asked:

Is it normal to get your period or was it a miscarriage due to sex just few hours before and i took senna tablet laxative. will it be the cause??

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Senna is fine: Senna is a laxative that should only have an effect on your bowels, not your uterus. It would not be the cause of a miscarriage nor would it affect your periods

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/21/2015

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