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Re: Low body fatFrom: Harvey Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu, 29 Jul 1999 10:23:49 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 27 Jul 1999, Jamie wrote: > >I'm 26 years old and in the last 7 months I've lost 40 lbs and now weigh >around 108. In addition to eating healthy, I excercise and lift weights >regularly. This month, my period didn't come. I'm usually regular +/- >a few days. I've taken a blood test and am not pregnant. For the last >couple of days my lower abdomen has become distended and I am >uncomfortably bloated. I normally get bloated before my period but not >usually this much. Is this something to go to my OBGYN with? Does it >make sense to get on birth control pills now, or wait it out to see if >my cycle regulates itself? Without examining you, these statements will be general. Depending upon you BMI (body mass index) you may be underweight for your height. This can throw off your period. This is not unusual. As always, if you're concerned, see your doctor.
-- Harvey Marchbein, M.D.
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