Did my weight loss stop my period?

sandyyy712
sandyyy712 Posts: 94
in Health and Weight Loss
So I just missed my period (it should have come a week ago) and I'm 100% sure I'm not pregnant, so is it just because of my weight loss? I've lost around 20 lbs in a month or two. I was eating a very calorie restrictive diet which I think might have also caused this. But I'm starting to increase the amount of food I eat. So will my period come back and about how long would it probably take? Also, is it possible that there will be any other long term effects of this?

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  • doulanik
    doulanik Posts: 84
    In 2009 I lost 40 lbs in 2 months and it stopped my period for about 3 months. It wasn't until I plateaued with weight loss that my period returned. But all was fine in the end, I ended up pregnant the month after my period returned. LOL. So much for that weight lost. :P But unless you go several months without a cycle, I think you'll be alright. If you are concerned you can talk to your OBGYN about it.
  • chapparra27
    chapparra27 Posts: 115 Member
    So I just missed my period (it should have come a week ago) and I'm 100% sure I'm not pregnant, so is it just because of my weight loss? I've lost around 20 lbs in a month or two. I was eating a very calorie restrictive diet which I think might have also caused this. But I'm starting to increase the amount of food I eat. So will my period come back and about how long would it probably take? Also, is it possible that there will be any other long term effects of this?
    It is very possible! Mine has been off by up to 2 weeks since I began in January. It is also a lot lighter.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/amenorrhea/ds00581/dsection=causes

    I don't know if diet alone can cause it but I know extreme exercise can. Better see a doctor if it persists.

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