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How can i get my period back without gaining much weight after having anorexia?
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Anorexia: Usually you need at least 17% body fat. The ovaries need to be able to secrete estrogen. The estrogen eventually stimulates growth of the endometrium (uterine lining) which is eventually shed.
Answered 10/23/2013
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