A member asked:

My period is late and i took iron pills last month is it late because of it? and i didn't have sex with anyone. should i worry?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

No: Iron supplements do not effect the menstrual cycle.

Answered 6/13/2013

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Need investigations: If you did not have sex , you are not pregnant but need test for your hormonal imbalance , have to see your gyn doctor to correct the problem.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/20/2020

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A member asked:

My period is late and i took iron pills last month is it late because of it? and i didn't have sex with anyone. should i worry?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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