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Could Sciatica Cause Delay In Periods?
Hello! So my period is two weeks late, which for me that NEVER happens unless im pregnant. Ive taken 6 pregnancy tests since 2 weeks ago all come out neg. I also just went to the hospital for my back and they told me it was Sciatica! Could me not getting my period be from the sciatica?
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Hi,
Sciatica is not the cause of delayed periods. Just watch for another 2 weeks. If you still do not get your periods then get a TVS scan to rule out any pelvic pathology.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajni Gill, OB & GYN Specialist
Sciatica is not the cause of delayed periods. Just watch for another 2 weeks. If you still do not get your periods then get a TVS scan to rule out any pelvic pathology.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Rajni Gill, OB & GYN Specialist
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