Dysmenhorrea

Question
Hello :)
I am a very healthy, active, 27-year-old woman who has not had regular periods for several years - none, in fact, since January of 2006.  My diet is quite low in fat and high in fruits and vegetables.  I exercise most days of the week for over an hour at a time.  Some would say I am in peak physical condition, but I am concerned about being able to have children.  What advice do you have for me?
Thank you so much for your time!!!

Answer
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Without knowing I'm betting two things, your body fat % is most likely lower then a healthy range which has caused your body to halt your cycle. It has reached a point where survival of your own body is the number one goal not having you procreate.

#2 and the one I think could be a BIG fix is you state your diet is "quite low in Fat" That I think could be the under lying cause to your problems as well and an area you should address. There are 3 essential fatty acids meaning your body will not work and eventually you will perish if you do not eat them. Your body cant create them on its own. Many people that are fitness minded cut out fats to the point of it being VERY unhealthy. The ONLY fat you dont need is trans fat even saturated fat has its place in your diet just not in excess.

Fats are also directly tied into hormone production. Joint tendon and brain health, fitness, fat loss, and performance.

Put it this way there are at least 3 essential fatty acids, their are also essential amino acids (protein) but there are NO essential carbohydrates, meaning you dont HAVE to have them to live, Sure to be optimal yes but not to sustain healthy life. You need to up your fat intake, lean meats, dairy, coconut and  and eggs to get some saturated fats, nuts, seeds, fish, olive oil to get your MUFA's and PUFA's etc.

I am betting if you make it an effort to up your fat intake to the .5 - .6 grams per lb range for starters you will start to get your cycle back and actually feel and perform even better.

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