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What Causes Irregular Menstruation After Tooth Extraction?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Nov 2016
Question: i had a dental surgery a two weeks back and the dentist gave me strong antibiotic and painkiller for 3 days. the medicines were so strong that i was sleeping fully for three days. i was suppose to get my periods on 19 th this month. (my cycle is regular and is of 30 days) but is now late. i took a pregnancy test. it came negative. Is the medicines i took making it late?
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (46 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Antibiotics can be a cause..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your symptom, taking antibiotics for a prolonged duration that too heavy doses can cause alteration in periods due to altered metabolic process of hormone estrogen leading to delayed periods..

You should wait for few more days, at least a week and in case if you still do not get periods consult a Gynecologist and get evaluated..
As in case if pregnancy is not ruled out then other hormonal problems can cause delayed periods.

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Irregular Menstruation After Tooth Extraction?

Brief Answer: Antibiotics can be a cause.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your symptom, taking antibiotics for a prolonged duration that too heavy doses can cause alteration in periods due to altered metabolic process of hormone estrogen leading to delayed periods.. You should wait for few more days, at least a week and in case if you still do not get periods consult a Gynecologist and get evaluated.. As in case if pregnancy is not ruled out then other hormonal problems can cause delayed periods. Hope this helps.. Regards..