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A member asked:

My sister is16 and she suffers from anorexia nervosa, but she got her period 3 months ago. will she be able to grow when she reaches her normal weight?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anorexia: With continued treatment & stabilization of her eating patterns, sure.

Dr Pappas and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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Yes: You sound like a great caring sister. I hope she continues to eat and takes care of herself.

Answered 1/1/2013

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I m 19 and I have secondary amenorrhea from anorexia (recovering and getting help) but I haven t gained weight yet or changed my eating much but all of a sudden I got a period after not having one since June this year. Can I really just suddenly get my pe

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Hi, I've gained weight in recovery from anorexia, I lost my period for 3 months & its come back. I'm wondering can these hormones cause w/gain or is w/gain alone what causes the hormones to come back? I feel like my weight shot up the past month?

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History of anorexia but now i have my periods. FSH, LH, and estradiol normal but progesterone is too low in luteal phase. Severe dry eyes. Why?

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I was anorexic for 3mnths and lost my period. Was put on birth control, but am 5lbs less than before. Do i stop to ensure I have gained enough weight?

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A member asked:

At what point in time would an anorexic regain her period? BMI at 18.2. Originally weight at 18.7. Is low carb, high fat and protein diet beneficial?

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