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this is a serious question, for those of you who have lost their period from ed... when did you first notice the changes? i don't want to post numbers and trigger people, but i have lost a significant amount of weight. i am late for my period.. actually a month late. and i'm wondering if its ed-related. and, no i am NOT pregnant.

i did go thru a long period of anorexia in my teens and had sporatic periods (some years only 1-2 months), but i don't remember when it all started. not sure if it's a bmi thing, nutrition, etc. well, i'm sure they're all related.. but i dunno, anyone with personal experience they could walk me thru?

if you don't feel comfortable responding to this thread, please pm me. thanks. :)
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i just read my post and its kinda confusing. i was anorexic in my teens, but was recovered for 5-ish years. now i'm back to my old tricks and i think my body is starting to be affected.
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I'm pretty sure that you lost your period because of malnutrition. It happened to me when I was at my lowest weight. There was no warning. I had it every month very regular and then it was gone all of a sudden. My doctor put me on the birth control pill so I would get it again. I don't take the pill anymore but still have my period. It's just very irregular and unpredictable.
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It could be a low weight and lack of proper nutrients, or it could be a problem with hormones, or it could be mental stress that comes with the ED. Lots of options, so head to the gyno for answers.
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Yours is a month late?? I wouldn't worry too much about it...you're still young. I had someone tell me that it was still fairly normal...I hadn't had mine for nearly 4 months...but I finally got it again. It'll come back...just be careful, about what you're doing to yourself.
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thanks for the responses. my cycle is always VERY regular, every 28 days..

i'm due for my yearly gyno checkup anyways.. so thats good advice.
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