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I started out on 50mg of Sertraline about 15 weeks ago, ive been fine on them. But my anxiety was bad again and ended up having time off work and upping my dosage to 100mg! Only been taking these less than a week but i am 10 days late for my perid and ive had 3 negative pregnancy tests! Wondering if its the Sertraline affecting it or maybe all the stress and anxiety im going through?
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heather52246 powerfulmind
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Yes it affected mine was late and also would spot which was very unlike me also they do increase your anxiety so that will be why you've felt increase in anxiety it happend every time I upped dosage too just the body prob trying to adapt to them...
powerfulmind heather52246
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victoria78511 powerfulmind
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Hi I'm on sertraline I've been okay. it could be anxiety and stress could be affecting your periods anxiety and stress can affect your body. They told me anxiety and stress is building up in my body they asked me if I had a trauma in my life because I get worse in the evening for no reason even night the same
powerfulmind victoria78511
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Thanks for the reply! Sorry to hear that
yes my anxiety gets worse at night as well! I have an 'impending doom' feeling when night time comes around but my stress levels have been on a different level recently! Did another pregnancy test this morning and it was another negative so ive booked the doctors and i'll have to see what they say!
borderriever powerfulmind
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BOB
Bryan04029 powerfulmind
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Antidepressants certainly interfere with a woman's menstrual cycle. Some women taking antidepressants may experience side effects and changes in their monthly cycle or menstrual period.
Prescribed antidepressants may also help women cope with psychological, emotional and behavioral problems related to reproductive events, such as menstruation.
Conclusion: `Most likely Sertraline that is the offender, if the problem persists - see your GP!
All the best,
Play Safe ...
lawanda30582 powerfulmind
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Hi, I've just started as well. Do you still have problem with ur period, mines is now 8 days late
jess29103 lawanda30582
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Mine's never been more than a few days early or late since being on Sertraline for the last year. Maybe get a pregnancy test just in case. I hope you do well on the Sertraline feel free to message
rebecca41102 lawanda30582
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I've recently started it too. Been on sertraline for about a month and a half now, and this period is like a week late too. I was doing some research because I know for a fact I can't be pregnant! A few different websites said one of the side affects can be late or absent periods. It's part of your body getting used to the hormones change. I totally get the fear but it's ok, talk to your doctor probably but not something to be scared about.