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Understanding Hypothalamic Amenorrhea: A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery
If you’ve ever lost your period, you may have come across the term “hypothalamic amenorrhea...
Written by: Lestat Mccree
Written on: December 10, 2023
Updated on: July 3, 2024
Written by: Lestat Mccree | Written on: December 10, 2023 | Updated on: July 3, 2024
Quick Read
- Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) is the absence of menstruation due to the body feeling unsafe to become pregnant, often caused by stress, high physical activity, or low body weight.
- Symptoms of HA include missing periods, low energy, mood disturbances, decreased bone density, and disrupted sleep.
- Diagnosis involves medical history evaluation, hormonal blood tests, and bone density scans, with honesty about disordered eating being crucial.
- Recovery requires a holistic approach including regular eating, exercise modification, stress management, and potentially weight restoration.
- Resources like the book "No Period. Now What?" and the Ease With Food Podcast can provide support during HA recovery.
Contents
- 1. What is hypothalamic amenorrhea?
- 2. Signs and symptoms
- 3. How do you get a diagnosis?
- 4. How to heal your hypothalamic amenorrhea
- 5. Nutrition for hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery
- 6. Resources for hypothalamic amenorrhea
