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Kidney Infection Delaying Period.

hi, i was diagnosed with a kidney infection on the first of january, and given 500mg of Cefradine for ten days. i took the recommended dose religiously, i was due my period last wednesday but it hasnt come yet. i took a home pregnancy test on monday which came back negative. my period is 8 days late now and im just wondering on whether the kidney infection of anti-biotic could delay my cycle.
posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2010
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Hi.. Stress and infection are known to cause delayed peroids.. It could be the infection which itself is delaying your peroids.. The definite method of ruling out pregnancy is by a scan, a vaginal ultrasound scan. You can consider this option if you have been sexually active and want to rule the possibility of pregnancy completely...
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Kidney Infection Delaying Period.

Hi.. Stress and infection are known to cause delayed peroids.. It could be the infection which itself is delaying your peroids.. The definite method of ruling out pregnancy is by a scan, a vaginal ultrasound scan. You can consider this option if you have been sexually active and want to rule the possibility of pregnancy completely...