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In October I had an URI and strep throat. I was given amoxicillin. Which I m allergic to. My period started a few days after taking amoxicillin. Then stopped early. In November I had a heavy period lasting a day or two longer. Now in December I m having a very light period going on two weeks. Is this because of the amoxicillin? Like a side effect?
amoxicillin is not supposed to cause such side effects. It does not interact with the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and is completely eliminated in much less than a single day. Perhaps you should visit your gynecologist for assessment.
I hope I've answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance.
Kind Regards, Dr Panagiotis Zografakis Internal Medicine Specialist
No... this is not because of the amoxicillin. Effects or side effects of a drug like amoxicillin would not last that long. Even heavy periods is not a common side effect of Amoxicillin. Kindly visit your clinician to rule out ectopic, uterine fibroid or endometriosis. She may procure your blood hormone levels including thyroid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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Can Amoxicillin Causes Heavy Periods?
Hello, amoxicillin is not supposed to cause such side effects. It does not interact with the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and is completely eliminated in much less than a single day. Perhaps you should visit your gynecologist for assessment. I hope I ve answered your question. Please let me know if you need further assistance. Kind Regards, Dr Panagiotis Zografakis Internal Medicine Specialist