I was using cipro about 10 days for an infection. During the time I used cipro I had my menstruation which started on august 26. Now the 4th of october I have not had my period yet since then. I am not pregnant. Can Cipro affect the menstruation cycle? I am not using any other medication at all.
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Q: Does Cipro alter the menstruation cycle.
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10/13/08 10:00pm
2/ 9/09 11:58pm
I was on Cipro for 5 days and this same thing is happening to me. I am sure I am not pregnant, but my menstruation seems to be delayed. Were you ever able to find out if it was from the Cipro?
9/ 1/09 2:18pm
Hi,
I am also using Cipro and I haven't had my menstruation yet. My doctor says that it could be the reason but I don't know. I am not pregnant for sure. I did a test.
Have you now had your menstruation as usual?
9/ 1/09 2:25pm
I hadn't had my menstruation for 3 months, now I am back to normal as usual, regular even. so I think it had to do with Cipro. I thought it was a bit scary you start thinking wat is going on? and they all said Cipro could not be the problem. it was the only thing that "changed" during that time.
12/17/09 5:22pm
im currently on cipro and my period is late also i took 3 pregnancy tests all neg. i wonder too if cipro is the problem and how long will it take for my cycle to get back on track
6/28/10 4:32am
hi i was reading ur comments and i am also on cipro and my period came buthas been extremely light almost like its not there at all and i am not pregnant either so i was wondering if it was the cipro or could it be something else
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i have been taking ciprofloxacin to aid my uti about the 10th of january for 7 days. i have been experiencing side effects such as nausea and joint pains and to top it off is the delayed menstruation for almost a week. i took tests and had 2 negatives. i cannot understand why i still feel some side effects until now even i finished my treatment for almost a week already.
i read that cipro may tend to board in your body for a while (accdg. to wikianswers) that may prolong its side effects and a study from (ehealthme website) showed that such delay is possible. nevertheless im still on search for more reliable articles to answer our question.
Hope to bring clarity in this issue.