Lost my period?

Why are you eating only 500 calories per day?

nadiabear1 wrote: »

Can eating 500 calories a day make you lose your period because i havent had it for about 4 months, im not pregnant because i havent had sex..

Yes. Eating at a dangerously low number of calories for a long time can (at the very least) disrupt your period.
Please see a doctor. Please tell them that you've been starving yourself and are no longer menstruating.

Please.

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It seems you are much too young and too thin to be on a very low calorie diet. You are already in a healthy range for weight (if you are 5' tall), so you should be maintaining at a minimum of 1,250 cals. a day (not including exercise, which would give you more calories). Perhaps you could seek the counsel of a trusted teacher, pastor, or parent if you are having trouble with an eating disorder.

Help for EDs: http://www.helpguide.org/articles/eating-disorders/eating-disorder-treatment-and-recovery.htm

BMI Calculator: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/tools/bmi-calculator
TDEE Calculator: http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/

"Long-term calorie restriction at a level sufficient for slowing the aging process is generally not recommended in children, adolescents, and young adults (under the age of approximately 21), because this type of diet may interfere with natural physical growth, as has been observed in laboratory animals. In addition, mental development and physical changes to the brain take place in late adolescence and early adulthood that could be negatively affected by severe calorie restriction."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calorie_restriction

Please take care of yourself. You deserve to be happy and healthy and comfortable being you.

zachbonner wrote: »

zachbonner wrote: »

If you eat a handful of worms you will get your periods again.

I notice I was flagged for this post. Worms are a source of iron, and therefore my information is spot on.

"Iron: Studies have shown that women who do not get sufficient amounts of iron may suffer anovulation (lack of ovulation)"

• http://natural-fertility-info.com/how-to-get-your-period-back.html

"Earthworms are also a source of iron, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and copper."

• http://www.livestrong.com/article/472699-worms-as-a-food-source-for-humans/

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Hi,
How have you determined this specific number of 500 calories a day? Also, are missed periods the only thing you've encountered while being on this very low calorie diet? No other health complications? I'm asking, because I'm concerned that you may not be getting sufficient vitamins, minerals and nutrients, which are essential for a healthy body, with just 500 calories.

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