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Do Iron Pills Cause Delayed Periods?

I started taking iron pill almost a month ago and i had suppose to have started my cycle on or about the 23 and it dont usually be late if anything it comes early i took a test and it came back neg just need to know would the pills cause my cycle not to come
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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hello user , since you have asked a specific query - i will stick to that and the answer is "NO" - Iron supplements are not linked to amenorrhoea as per scientific literature , infact their deficiency can lead to amenorrhoea in certain cases . you can consult a gynecologist for further evaluation and management . hope i answered your query - if satisfied please rate the answer
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Do Iron Pills Cause Delayed Periods?

hello user , since you have asked a specific query - i will stick to that and the answer is NO - Iron supplements are not linked to amenorrhoea as per scientific literature , infact their deficiency can lead to amenorrhoea in certain cases . you can consult a gynecologist for further evaluation and management . hope i answered your query - if satisfied please rate the answer