Weight Loss Period Gone
I lost my period roughly a year ago when i dramatically lost weight.
Weight loss period gone. According to malkani that happens as a result of the loss of lean body mass and the fact that the body now needs fewer calories to function. Women with low body fat levels as well as those who engage in excessive exercise are more likely to develop amenorrhea bone loss and hormonal imbalances. This isn t a huge amount so don t start eating more than what your plan calls for because you re burning more calories.
The more weight you lose and the faster you lose it the more likely your period will be affected. Still stick to your plan. One commerce plaza 99 washington avenue suite 805 a albany new york 12210 2822 telephone.
I started my fat loss cause it wasn t about body weight but composition and shedding fat off of my muscles which i have cause i am a horse rider i run do sprints cycle 20 km a week and do bodyweight excersises at dec 12th had a suprisingly light period on the 24th. Period gone due to weight loss. I went from 9st to 7st 6 in over a year.
Meaning if you stay on top of your plan you can see a little added weight loss. The more weight you lose the harder it is to lose more. Up to 2 weeks ago i was running for 45 mins everyday and doing a 8 min ab workout every morning since finding this website i ve decided to run 3 times a week.
Significant weight loss or intense exercise can cause a woman to miss her period. Hi for past 2 summers i have lost my period for up to 5 months due to over exercising and dieting to get fit for summer and then in the winter due to weight gain i d get it back. Being underweight or having a low body fat ratio can alter reproductive hormone levels lowering them to levels.
When she gained weight her period reappeared. I didn t think i was doing anything wrong said vogel. Just like weight gain there is no defined amount of weight loss that results in missed periods when starting from a normal weight.