What Do Irregular Periods In An Overweight Person Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2015

Question: I am a virgin. I am also 100 lbs overweight. My periods sometimes come twice a month when I try to lose weight. Why does this happen? When I am done losing weight will it be normal? also I am against birth control what other options are there ?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Periods will normalize with time

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Periods do become irregular once there is excessive stress, exercise and weight loss.
This is due to hormonal changes caused by stress and exercise.
Once you reduce your weight and maintain it, the periods will be completely normal, as your body set the hormones to a particular level.
I suggest you to continue your exercise and diet and loose weight to a target level, and the periods will normalize with time.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Deepti Verma (6 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I am happy to have helped you.
You can get back to me for your queries later by asking a direct question to me on health care magic portal.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar