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Does Percocet Affect The Menstrual Cycle?

I was just wondering if being on percocets can affect the length and heaviness? i have noticed since i have been on the medicine (6 per day) my periods are not as long in my cycle. Lasting only 2 to 3 days and the first 24 hrs I cannot leave my house due to the heaviness of them.
Fri, 30 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Percocet is having oxycodone and paracetamol combination. Oxycodone is centrally acting opioid analgesic. Paracetamol is anti pyretic and anti-inflammatory. Both these have no effect on female hormones. So I don't think your menstrual abnormality and Heaviness are due to Percocet.

You should consult gynecologist and get done a clinical examination and hormone levels to rule out the hormonal imbalance. You may need hormone pills to regulate hormones. Once your hormones normalize, you will be alright.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar,
Pulmonologist
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Does Percocet Affect The Menstrual Cycle?

Hi, Percocet is having oxycodone and paracetamol combination. Oxycodone is centrally acting opioid analgesic. Paracetamol is anti pyretic and anti-inflammatory. Both these have no effect on female hormones. So I don t think your menstrual abnormality and Heaviness are due to Percocet. You should consult gynecologist and get done a clinical examination and hormone levels to rule out the hormonal imbalance. You may need hormone pills to regulate hormones. Once your hormones normalize, you will be alright. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist