For the first few months of not having my period, I kind of loved it. At age 17, I wasn’t concerned with the long term implications of losing my menstrual cycle and the negative effects it could have on my health. At the time, I welcomed the break from severe cramps 7 days a month, uncomfortable bloating, and carrying around wads of tampons in my purse. It wasn’t until I began seeing a doctor for my anorexia (more on this here) that I realized this was actually a pretty serious issue. Before I dive into how I regained my period, let’s talk more about what Hypothalamic Amenorrhea is, why it occurs, and when to be concerned.

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