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Granudoxy (Doxcycycline) used for acne treatment, has a lot of side effects. Some webpages mention that it causes a delay in the menstrual cycle, while others deny it. Does it affect it or not?
Mar 12, 2013

Dr. Karim Nawfal Obstetrics & Gynecology
It is not a very common side effect but it could.
A lot of things can cause anovulation and delay in your menses (stress,travel,sports and hormonal abnormalities)
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Dr. Rania Mousa General Medicine
side effects are unique for every one while some report a specific side effect others deny its presence ,every body react to certain medicine differently ,doxcycycline can cause hormonal effect in some cases but not a common side effect,while others don't feel this side effect .
The menstrual cycle is very sensitive to hormonal levels. These hormones can be affected by a variety of factors, including nutrition, stress and alterations in the circadian rhythm as Dr Karam mentioned . While it is possible that doxycycline can interact with hormone levels, the conditions that often warrant doxycycline treatment can also lead to stress and dietary changes.
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Dr. Salim Saab Otolaryngology (ENT)
doxyciclineis is a good tool in the treatment of acnewith few side effect on delayed menstrruation
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