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When Menstrual Periods Stop
Weight loss can cause menstrual periods to stop. This commonly occurs in competitive athletes, patients with eating disorders, and those on strict diets. Weight loss alone could account for your lack of periods now and low body weight may have contributed to your prior irregular periods.
However, let's explore other possible reasons that may cause amenorrhea.
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