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I went on a diet and now i have an irregular period, why?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Menses irregular: Rapid or extreme weight loss or markedly low body weight can cause changes in menstrual bleeding.

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Answered 9/28/2014

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