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Is Paracetamol The Cause For Delayed Periods?
Hi! My last period was due four days ago and it s been 43 days since my last one. I ve been quite ill recently and been taking paracetamol. Is there any reason why my period is late, it s never been more than a cycle of 28 days so I m getting worried now!
Wed, 3 Feb 2016
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If you have been very ill recently then this may be the reason.
Physical illness is one possible cause of delayed periods.
Other causes are: (1) pregnancy
(2) emotional illness or stress
(3)abnormal levels of thyroid hormone
(4)inadequate diet
(5)perimenopause
(6)high levels of a hormone called prolactin
(7)polycystic ovarian syndrome
If you wish your doctor can investigate, by blood tests and imaging, if any of the above are present.
I hope this helps
If you have been very ill recently then this may be the reason.
Physical illness is one possible cause of delayed periods.
Other causes are: (1) pregnancy
(2) emotional illness or stress
(3)abnormal levels of thyroid hormone
(4)inadequate diet
(5)perimenopause
(6)high levels of a hormone called prolactin
(7)polycystic ovarian syndrome
If you wish your doctor can investigate, by blood tests and imaging, if any of the above are present.
I hope this helps
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