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A 18-year-old female asked:
I'm on effexor (venlafaxine) and i haven't had my period in 4 weeks (it's regular). i never had sex before either. i missed a few days of medication.
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Medication: may affect your menstrual cycle. Please consult your prescribing physician.
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