Help with Period...

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seekingjoyandfitness
seekingjoyandfitness Posts: 48
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Hi Community!
I am really needing some advice and guidance. I am currently 122 lbs. 5'2" and 5'3". My goal is 115 lbs. I have been there before and know I can do it again- it will just take me about 3 months to do so ;) I am completely fine with it taking that long, but I am noticing some trends with my body and need some help.
Most importantly, being a 21 year old female, I feel like my period should be regular. It was only regular for about three years after I first got my period when I was 13 years old. By irregular, I mean I have it once every 3-4 months randomly. It lasts for like 3 or so days. The problem is that my period is STILL irregular. I workout 5-6 days a week, eat around 2200 calories per day and leave a deficit in order to lose weight, albeit, a small 250 deficit, but it is still one.
My period is irregular and I am constantly tired, super fatigued, no matter how much I sleep.
I talked to my doctor about 10 months ago and she said to give my period another year because I have been dealing with a lot of stress. I would prefer to do things the natural way, AKA- not take birth control.
Is there ANYTHING I can do to get it all back on track?

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  • Chelsarrr
    Chelsarrr Posts: 65 Member
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    Health comes first. Stop trying to lose weight until this medical situation is figured out.
  • MelodyandBarbells
    MelodyandBarbells Posts: 7,725 Member
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    If you're still worried, make another appointment with your doc and/or ask for a referral to a specialist. 10 months seem close enough to one year to me. Or in some cases it takes that long (two months) to get a non-emergency appointment :)

    By the way, here ya go:

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  • seekingjoyandfitness
    seekingjoyandfitness Posts: 48
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    If you're still worried, make another appointment with your doc and/or ask for a referral to a specialist. 10 months seem close enough to one year to me. Or in some cases it takes that long (two months) to get a non-emergency appointment :)

    By the way, here ya go:

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    Thanks for the responses... I am not sure I saw your comment...
  • kcmcd
    kcmcd Posts: 239 Member
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    Sounds like time for a follow up.

    p.s. I never liked birth control either.

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