Girlie question - Serious :(

See a doctor, something isnt right.

I would check with your doctor, but you might be at too low of a body weight, which can cause you to miss and/or stop your period. This is something that I have read in Self magazine, so it’s definitely not as good as getting a doctor’s opinion. I hope you can find the right answer.

Mine has not been right either since I started loosing weight. I know I really should go see a dr. about it, if it is possible you should too!

i wouldn't freak out just yet... if you call the doctor and say your period is a week late they'll ask if you took a pregnancy test and likely tell you to wait it out.

when i started all this and made all the adjustments... mine was 12 days late.

This can be due to a lack of body fat. The body will try not to allow pregnancy if you do not have the physical resources to protect that pregnancy. Also, any large weight adjustment causes a shift in hormones, because estrogen release is partially based on your fat cells. When you lose a large amount of weight, estrogen automatically declines.

If you stop losing this weight at a healthy weight, once your body adjusts to the new amount of hormones, you should return to normal.

Another reason for lack of menstruation after weight loss is poor nutrition, related to a lack of iron, zinc and lack of healthy dietary fats.

With any weight loss plan or change in routine, your menstrual cycle is bound to change. Being a week late could simply be chalked up to a result of changed habits/health. However, if you have a low fat percentile, late periods can provide warnings that there is something serious wrong and you risk becomming infertile. If you are hesitant to see a doctor, remember that you can also simply place a call and ask if your situation is worth looking into. If you feel that it is truly serious, then schedule an appointment; just to get checked out. Only you know what is up with your body.

It's a normal body response for female athletes... but they're usually marathon runners... gymnasts. It will come back... but you should consider seeing an OBGYN. It could be a sign of other problems.

Not that I'm a "Smaller girl already in the healthy weight region" BUT the same thing happend to me a couple of years ago when I started working out 3 days a week and eating better. I was very surprised at how my body reacted. I didn't get a period for 4 months and my hormones were out of control. I actually gained 5 lbs istead of losing. I went to the doctor and they told me to either wait it out (I've seen other people post this already) or she gave me the option of going back on birth control, which I did and everything is fine now.
My doctor wouldn't acknowledge that it's from beginning a healthy lifestyle... I think that any change in diet or excersize after not being active can throw your body off.. whether you're a healthy weight or not. Since then I've lost about 20 lbs. 5 more to go and I'll be at a healthy weigh according to my bmi!
I know how it feels though. I felt like there was something wrong with me. Everything will be fine!

I had/am having this problem. It is nothing to be alarmed about, but i would make an appt to go see your doctor in the next week or two. And be very honest about what you are eating, how much you exercise, etc. I was changed to a different birth control to help regulate it, it took a few months but it came back, and just being reassured by my doc was a huge relief!

Though it's already been said, but loss of period is a sign of anorexia. But it could also be due to hormonal changes, body weight changes, etc. You should see your OBGYN and have a sit down with your doctor.... It could be nothing, or it could be something. Better be safe than sorry.

You can get $1 pregnancy tests at Dollar Tree - sometimes they have them up at the registers (I guess bc people steal them?)

I'd take one just to rule that out! You've gotten some good advice already.