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Do Antibiotics For UTI Delay Menstruation?

I am taking sprintec birth control daily. I went on vacation for 4 days and left my birth control here which started my period. I contacted my doctor and asked if it was okay to start back. I took the medicine for 3 days and then had sex. For one week I was very nauseous after. After that I have been feeling very good. 2 days ago I had a UTI and I am starting antibiotics today. My cycle should have started today. Could the antibiotics for the UTI be causing it to be late? I also have endometriosis and ulcers.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you!

Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns.


Yes antibiotics sometimes leads to a delay in periods but not all of them. NSAIDs also delay the periods.

But to be on the safe side, if delayed more than 7-10 days, you should go for a laboratory test (beta-hCG levels in urine) for pregnancy, or an ultrasound by your OB/GYN will let you know all.

Endometriosis also may lead to delay in periods.



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Do Antibiotics For UTI Delay Menstruation?

Dr. Hanif warmly welcomes you! Thanks for consulting at my virtual clinic HCM. I have carefully worked through your case, and can well realize your health worries. Being your physician, I want to assure, I will take care all of your medical concerns. Yes antibiotics sometimes leads to a delay in periods but not all of them. NSAIDs also delay the periods. But to be on the safe side, if delayed more than 7-10 days, you should go for a laboratory test (beta-hCG levels in urine) for pregnancy, or an ultrasound by your OB/GYN will let you know all. Endometriosis also may lead to delay in periods. Hope I answered all of your questions. Please click on I Find This Answer Helpful and don t forget to add your precious positive feedback to help me able to assist you better in future too. Have a wonderful time ahead. Keep in touch for a follow-up too to let me know if you have any doubts & need further assistance. I am available 24/7 for providing you my expert medical opinion on any issue. Have a blessed time ahead. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD HANIF USA