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Never Started Menstrual Periods
Young women who are very thin and athletic may be a little older before they have their first menstrual period. Eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia nervosa also can cause primary amenorrhea.
Are you quite thin, very athletic or think you may have an eating disorder?
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