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I have been on Accutane for the past 2 months and I didn't get my period this month, is this a side effect of Accutane?

June 2, 2019
Asked By:SN1995 in New Delhi, IN

I am on accutane since past 2 months and I didnt get my periods this month. I am not pregnant. I want to know if it has any connection with my Accutane intake.

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