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I havent had my periods and i ve been taking pills. my doctor says i ve too low fat pertance thats why i dont get my period. any possiblty get back it?

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Dr. Peter Baumann answered

Not a problem: Some women do not have a menstrual period while they are on birth control pills - and gaining weight to put on body fat would not be a good idea. Periods will come back after stopping taking the pill.

Answered 9/14/2014

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A member asked:

I havent had my periods and i ve been taking pills. my doctor says i ve too low fat pertance thats why i dont get my period. any possiblty get back it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Baumann answered

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Why do some doctors say it is impossible to get prego while on period, other says it happens just that it's rare. Which is true then? Confused :(