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Could weight loss for dance have made me have late puberty?
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Yes.: Vigorous activity accompanied. By inadequate caloric intake will delay menarche. Particularly true for gymnasts and dancers, especially ballet. These activities require "thinness" as a trait.
Answered 11/8/2016
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