Yes. Amenorrhea is commonly caused when the amount of body fat falls below normal (we need 17-22%). Eating disorders and binge exercising can cause them.

wow, how convenient, I just finished studying a lecture with a case study just like this. You need to put on a little weight and probably go on oral contraception to regulate your periods. You wil...

It's possible your at better position to get pregnant. But having the first period on your own is telling you that your body is slow making changes due to the weight loss. So with that said it...

it could be polycystic ovarian syndrome. speak to your doctor about it, it is known to cause all the symptoms you complain about. you may need to speak specifically to a fertility specialist, eve...

You really should go to the doctor again... maybe a different one this time, if you didn't like the first one. Any major changes in your period can be signs of a serious problem, so you really...

I would definitely suggest going to an endocrinologist if you haven't yet--they specialize in this sort of thing. A lot of different factors can cause it, but since it could possibly be someth...

What were your cortisol, estrogen, testosterone and progesterone levels? I would be reluctant to take provera without knowing the cause of your amenorrhea. I lost my period for a year and tried tak...

Not having periods can be caused by pregnancy, stress, or hormonal imbalance. I suggest your gf see a doctor to find out why she hasn't had periods, and maybe see a counsellor about her emoti...

Why would you want to get rid of it? Treatment: Treatment depends on the cause of the amenorrhea. Normal menstrual function usually returns after the primary disorder is treated. For examp...

I just had this conversation with my and my daughters gyn. My daughter skips periods for months at a time. The doctor tells us not to worry. When she is ready to have children she can be given fert...

Normally women with low body fat will have this condition. Distance runners can have a loss of bone density. You should have your bone density checked if you are worried. Your running should ...

Hi Kosher Is there anything stopping this young woman losing weight sensibly by eating a healthy diet and exercising? (I don't know if she's physically disabled and confined to a whe...

If you are very thin, then you may not have enough stores of estrogen in your body to promote regular cycles. Women need fat to store estrogen. If there is no possibility for you to be pregnant a...

Acquired obstruction in the lower genital tract, Removal of Uterus, Diseases, or removl of ovaries, due to therapeutic use of harmones, Tumors of the ovary, Diseases and disorders affecting the Pit...

Did they test for prolactin levels? Are you eating a well balanced diet? Are you a gymnast, ballet dancer or any other type of athlete? Any of the above can cause amenorrhea. Read here:...