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Can having diarrhea, taking diarrhea medications like Norflox, or using home remedies like bananas and cumin (zeera) cause my menstrual period to be delayed?

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Can having diarrhea, taking diarrhea medications like Norflox, or using home remedies like bananas and cumin (zeera) cause my menstrual period to be delayed?

Asked by Female, 23 · 2 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

2 days ago

Please rest assured that norfloxacin (Norflox) and home remedies like bananas or cumin do not directly cause this delay. However, the physical stress that illness, diarrhea, and dehydration put on your body can temporarily disrupt your hormone levels, which can delay your cycle. Once your body fully recovers, your cycle should return to normal. If your period is significantly late, or if there is any chance of pregnancy, taking a quick home test is a helpful next step.

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