Can weight loss-induced amenorrhea be treated?

Patient's question:

I have been on a diet for a year. In this year, I have lost weight, about more than 20 pounds. But because of the diet, I also experienced amenorrhea. It has been a year since my last menstrual period. Hello, can amenorrhea caused by diet be treated?

Doctor's answer:

Due to dieting, it can be cured after all, but it is quite difficult to heal. Moreover, it may cause certain interference to the body in the future. When meeting, if there is insufficient nutrition or excessive physical exercise, leading to excessive consumption of energy and disrupting hormones in the body, it may result in amenorrhea. In this case, it is necessary to consume a lot of nutritious substances to replenish the body.

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