Will I Get My Period Back

by Anna
(France)

I'm 14 and started dieting a year ago. I started my period in may 7 months ago, but only had it once and then it stopped.

I was never anorexic, and had a BMI percentage of 8 percent at the lowest, whereas 5 percent is 'anorexic' on the teen BMI.

I am eating a lot better now, but I still don't have my period! My Mom keeps telling me not to worry, but as soon as I found out that losing weight can prevent you from being pregnant, I got really worried! Will my period come back?

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ADMIN NOTE:

Hi Anna,

You are still young, and sometimes when girls first start to menstruate, the cycles can be irregular at first.

I would definitely see a doctor about it. I can certainly see how it could all be very normal, but on the other hand, you definitely want to be sure that there's nothing else going on.

Michelle :))

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