2007-01-26 14:54:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
yes, being malnourished or having low body fat can delay your period, make it irregular or not happen at all.
2007-01-26 14:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by ALM 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It certainly can.
Femals with anorexia nervosa oftentimes have no periods.
Warning signs of anorexia:
Deliberate self-starvation with weight loss
Fear of gaining weight
Refusal to eat
Denial of hunger
Constant exercising
Greater amounts of hair on the body or the face
Sensitivity to cold temperatures
Absent or irregular periods
Loss of scalp hair
A self-perception of being fat when the person is really too thin
2007-01-26 22:59:24 · answer #2 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can. Fat cells store hormones and the less fat you have the less hormonal impact on your body. It is a recognized fact that girls who are overweight often start their periods earlier than their normal or underweight peers. This doesn't mean you would want to try to add weight just to start your period. Just eat a healthy, balanced diet and let your body do things on it's own time.
2007-01-26 22:59:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ALM is right ... but you can be skinny and not suffering from malnutrition. Just eat healthy and take a vitamin with iron daily. Some people are naturally skinny, be thankful.
2007-01-26 22:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If women don't have enough fat I believe as a survival mechanism, the body stops menstruating
2007-01-26 22:58:37 · answer #5 · answered by magpie 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-01-26 22:59:23 · answer #6 · answered by Cas 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
depends if u r anorx then yes but normally skinny then no!!!! and everyones cycle differs
good luck!!!
2007-01-26 23:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by blondebeauty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yep, ur body stops menstruating to focus that energy on making you healthy
2007-01-26 22:59:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if your body fat percentage drops too low. HTH.
2007-01-27 00:17:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋