babes i understand you i have been ill up down for 10 years and no periods at all i would die for kids but the fact it until body has healed got well enough and fact put weight on you cant have kids babes feel for you cos i want them to

I am at a healthy weight, but I'm not healthy. I used to be underweight, but have gained quite a lot and am in the normal range for my height. I do still binge and over exercise. I know those will both have to stop to be even mentally prepared for children but I was wondering if anything is ever done medically to "jump start" the periods.

I was able to get pregnant without any trouble after having anorexia for years. I was in recovery for about 3 or 4 years when I got pregnant. My period came back after I was at a healthy weight for a few months. Maybe talk to your doctor and see what you could do to get your period back sooner. I think you have to eat certain things. I think birth control pills force your body to have a period. But, yeah, talk to your doctor. He/she knows best. But I just want you to know that it is possible to get pregnant with no problems after suffering from and eating disorder for so long.

Good luck. I want kids too. My husband has 3, but i have none of my own. i was on treatment for hep c so i cannot get pregnant for another six months b/c issues if birth defects due to tx. i know i also have to stop binge/purging as well that is surly not healthy for a child. hope you find what you need!

I really want to get pregnant and feel my time may not come because af anorexia. If i can't get pg, we're thinking of adopting. You could consider that too if your really worried.

Annie, You sound EXACTLY like me! I have been up and down in weight several times. The only way I get a monthly period is by taking 5 HTP (an amino acid) however, when I am not taking it I don't get a period. I think more then anything it has to do with the stress we put on our bodies with the binge eating and over exercising. I think what it comes down to though is that we are not ready to have children at this point in time (mentally) as well as physically, even if we are normal weight... so when we recover or are in more of a recovery it will be the time to get pregnant. Good luck with everything and if you ever want to talk I am here!