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No period = infertile? (Anorexia)

xBlissx
xBlissx
I've never had regular periods but they stopped completely when I was ill with anorexia. I know this is very common though. I was anorexic for about 3 years and I'm only just in recovery now. Been at a healthy weight for over 6 months. Problem is, my periods have still not returned.

I'm in a steady relationship at the moment and I know my boyfriend wants to have children at some point. So do I but I'm really worried that having no periods means that for the moment I am infertile?

My question is, can I still get pregnant even though I'm not having periods? Or does this mean that until they return, I'm infertile?
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Good luck with your recovery..

You can not get pregnant with out having a period because you are not ovulating. Or there are some women who have a period and do not ovulate.. You have to be ovulating to become pregnant.

I would recommend you discussing this with your GYN. Their are medication that can restart your cycles..

Hope this help and again good luck to you!
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I was at the opposite end of the spectrum. Overweight=no period. Your hormones most likely aren't balanced which means no period. Discuss it with your obgyn for sure because my doctor was able to give me provera which helps start your period. It was even suggested that even when I wasn't trying to conceive that I use the provera because my body was still creating a lining and it needs to go. It took at least 3 months after losing weight to get my body back on track. Don't freak out until you talk to the doctor. There could be possibilities for you. A story of hope....my sisters friend had an eating disorder for several years and is now the mother of 2 healthy children.
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When I was young, I was a ballet dancer with a company. I was dedicated to it, but maintained healthy eatting habits- I did'nt have enough body fat to maintain menstruation for a few years though.
When I stopped dancing, and my body wasn't taxed and my BMI returned to normal range, I resumed my periods.
Hon, you can't menstrate and ovulate without enough natural healthy weight on you- and even if you could (which you cannot) you couldn't maintain a pregnancy under those conditions.
When you get to the place in your recovery where you are at a good healthy weight, most likely your body will respond in kind.
Talk to your Gyn about it Honestly. 6 mo into recovery for Anorexia is still early & a fragile time. You need to be solid & good with maintaining your own weight & nutrition, before you TTC, not just when your cycles start up. Seeing yourself expand from a pregnancy can be a trigger for relapse. Many friends who were unhealthily maintaining a very low weight really found it traumatic when they did get pregnant, and not all were well enough emotionally to cope, ultimately not having positive healthy outcomes to their pregnancies.
Talk to your Drs- the whole team plus your Gyn. They can work out a plan that addresses all your needs- not just the physical one of ovulating. Very Best Wishes Doll- and big hugs.
You can do it! But it will take time & dedication to get there safely with both an Emotionally & Physically healthy outcome.