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I'm 21, bulimic and underweight from laxatives. i haven't had my period in over 6 months. had sex, could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Bulimic: Your amenorrhea may be due to your bulemic condition. Purchase a pregnancy test to rule out a pregnancy

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/4/2014

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