YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for April, 2002: Re: Permanently Harming my Body?

Re: Permanently Harming my Body?

From: Maggie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 15:40:48 -0600 (CST)

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At Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Reese wrote: >
>I am 20 years old, an athlete, and a healthy weight. I have recently
>been eating an extremely small amount of food daily in order to improve
>my appearance. (Usually less than 400 calories). It is working very
>well thus far, and although I know it's not smart, I want to lose 10
>more pounds this month before I stop. My question is: My menstrual
>cycle has pretty much stopped, and I was wondering if I am doing my
>reproductive system any permanent damage by eating so little. After I
>begin eating healthfully again, will things return to normal?

Dear Reese,

If you know that this is not smart, then why are you doing it?

Your menstrual cycle stops if you are stressed or not taking good care of yourself (like starving yourself), and from medical reasons. Not getting enough nutrients makes it so you don't ovulate. When your body gets enough nutrients, you will probably have a normal cycle again, unless your body fat percentage is too low. Women shouldn't drop below 11%.

Hope this helps.

-- Maggie

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Maggie Beth Anderson
Medical Student at University of Washington

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