Did you know that antibiotics could affect the menstrual cycle? Indeed, most of them can have an effect on menstrual periods, with some reporting delays. Find out more about the connections between antibiotics and the menstrual cycle below. Your Regular Cycle During the first 14 days of a 28-day menstrual cycle, your follicle will start to grow and kick-start the initial production of additional estrogen. It will start to make the endometrium lining thicker. When ovulation commences, the estrogen hormone will be joined by the progesterone hormone from the corpus luteum to make the endometrium mature and thicker. How Antibiotics
Antibiotics and menstrual cycle
Am Naomi,l saw my period on the 12 August,l took amoxicillin 500 g for 3 days,since the 12 till today l haven’t seen my period for like 45 days now,l went to to doctor and did ecography,no pregnancy,he prescribed me Lutenyl for 10 days,l have taken the drugs for 10 days and waited for two weeks,my period till hasn’t come,what can l do,l want to conceive.
Hi Naomi, you period might be delayed due to the high potency antibiotic you are taking. You should get your period soon. Regards
Hi,
I took antibiotics for 10 days for a muscle infection in my neck. And I had my period while taking them, but it was brown and pink and a little lighter than normal. I researched it and it turns out it was a side affect of the medication. But it delayed my period, and now I haven’t had one since then and that was from Aug. 29-Sept. 4. Could this be from the medication, or should I see someone?
Hi Alex, the condition you are experiencing is definitely because of those antibiotics you are taking. You should see your doctor and discuss this with him/her. I hope this helps! Regards
Hi,
I was given Biocine (lyncomycin) to take for 10 days. This is because I complained about acne on my face and needed to take a drug. I am currently taking Solgar’s woman supplement to correct my hormonal imbalance as well. I was supposed to see my period yesterday but till today it hasn’t come out. Am a bit worried
Hi Chessy, antibiotics can have a huge effect on your period. They can delay you periods. You period should come in few days. Regards
Hi, I’m Crexy. I get my period first week of July, since I get sick ; my madam gave me a very strong med ; antibiotics, it’s 2 months now I didn’t get my period, ; I have pain in my ovaries, is this normal?
Hi Crexy, Thanks for your comment!
Antibiotics can delay your period as long as you are taking it. You should see your doctor and get advice. Regards
Everytime I’m placed on antibiotics the past 2 time my cycle starts and is very heavy 7-10 pads a day . I have been treated with heavy antibiotics for a while now for ongoing infection at the base of my spine . For years now. My cycle goes till the antibiotics stop. None of my doctors seem to care
Hi Clovis, Heavy antibiotics can either stop your period or make it heavier. The condition your are experiencing is not normal. You should immediately go to specialist and get your self checked. Regards
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I am currently ttc. My doctor prescribed me clomid. I am on day 4 of my cycle. Normally my period cycle is 5 days long. My PCP prescribed me augmentin. I’ve been taking that for 3 days now. My period today is lighter than normal. Could this augmentin mess my cycle up to where I don’t conceive this month??
Hi, I was on antibiotics for sometime, I got sick and was place on some antimalarial, not too far from that I got an infection that made me use Fluconazole and now I have not seen my period since July. I have done several strip tests but it came out negative. Please am I OK?
Hi, Antibiotics can delay your period. You should get your period after you stop using those high potency antibiotics. Furthermore, you should visit your doctor and discuss this issue with him/her. Regards
Hi Im on my second period with 12 days interval and this is the first happend. However yes im again on antibiotics becuz at first I had tonsillitis and I was on Augmintien 1 g per day for 6 days and now furnucle in my ear which the physician had instructed amoxecillin 1.5 g per day ..
As my period history has not been regular .do u think this will affect me now?
Hi Sam, Antibiotics can surely delay your periods. But the illness itself can affect the menstrual cycle. You should go to a doctor to get yourself checked. Regards
Hi,I had my period on the 2nd of this month, it lasted for 5 days,then I got malaria and I was treated for it,I was taking Amoxicillin antibiotics for I was also having yeast infection only for me to see blood spotting 10 days after my last period, I tot it was going to stop but this is the 3rd day and I woke up feeling the normal menstrual cramps and the blood was still little not like my normal flow. am I OK?
Hi Rita, antibiotics can delay your period or change your period cycle. You should ask your doctor about the side effects of that antibiotic he/she recommends you. Regards
Hi I recently use amoxicillin after I experience vagina fungi’s I haven’t get my periods yet.
Hi Noluthando, antibiotics can delay your periods. You should always ask about your doctor about the side effects of the antibiotics, he/she recommends you. Regards
Hello,
I have been recently subscribed Doxycycline Hyclate for an open wound under my right arm for any possible infection before my surgery. My period usually comes along 27/28/29 within a month. But now that I have been taking said antibiotic, I am 12 days late. Is this normal or should I be worried?
Hi Donta, antibiotics can surely change your period cycle and delay your period. The period delay you are having might be because of the antibiotics you are having. Regards
I took 3 card of Ampiclox within the interval I was taking Ampiclox I had protected sex. 3 of this month was meant to be my period but am yet to see it. Am I pregnant
Hi Joan, antibiotics can surely change your period cycle and delay your period. The period delay you are having might be because of the antibiotics you are having. Regards
I was recently on two different types of antibiotics for pneumonia. I’m supposed to have my period two weeks from now, but I’m currently experiencing pms symptoms that I don’t usually experience until right before my period; this includes extremely sore breasts, emotional outbursts, insomnia, and cravings. Could my period be coming early because of the antibiotics?
Hi Anisah, antibiotics can surely change your period cycle and delay your period. The period delay you are having might be because of the antibiotics you are having. Regards
Hi, I took antibiotics twice in one day because of an toothache a week before my period was to come on and my period is late. I’m experiencing heart burn and a sore stomach. Could it be because of the antibiotics.
Hi Kara, the symptoms you are having might be because of the antibiotics you are having. You should always ask your doctor about the side effects of the antibiotics he/she recommends you. Regards
Hi… I usually get my periods on the 27th/28th/29th of every month. So this month, I went to see the doctor and prescription was given to me.. The last time my boyfriend and I got intimate, we used a condom. But now, my periods are late…should I be worried??
Hi Skyler, Antibiotics can delay your periods. Your periods should come in few days. Regards
Hi, my name is Donna. I was diagnosed of having U. T. I on Aug. 12 and I was supposed to have my period on Aug. 25-26 but I only got spotting. I’ve been experiencing that after I took my antibiotics Cefalexin 4 times a day. Are these because of the antibiotics I am taking now?
Hi Donna, Antibiotics can change your period cycle. And yes, the period delay you are having might be because of those antibiotics. Regards