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Rapid weight loss affects menstrual period?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That is possible: Rapid weight loss, hyper-exercising and markedly low BMI can lead to missed or late periods.

Answered 2/22/2015

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