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Period abnormally long?
14/f and I'm actually anorexic and people who are anorexic usually lose their period. So I haven't had mind for a year but I had it prior to that and it's always been irregular. I never get cramps either or any pain from it. Then I got it 21 days ago and I still have it.. Is this normal?
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My question would be wondering if you've been diagnosed by a doctor or if your parents have questioned or know of your anorexia.
It is hard for someone living with a person who gains or loses weight to notice the difference when the tiny bits of weight difference are spread out over weeks and months and even years. So your parents may not have become aware of this.
Since you are asking if it's normal, I can only answer that for a non anorexic girl... yes a period will be all over the place...inconsistant but missing for a year means something is wrong.
I can't say if its due to the anorexia or not.
Is it normal for an anorexic girl to lose their periods, and for how long? Well, since I dont know anyone anorexic I went surfing the web where people asked questions like yours. The answers I saw from professionals and other girls is that you continue to not have periods as long as you remain anorexic. Those who overcame anorexia and began to 'eat normally ' (even though they hate that term) found that once their weight was back up, it took at least a year to get periods back. Once back, the periods came monthly but were much lighter, like spotting for a while. No one mentioned starting a period while still being anorexic. I don't think you'll find it easy to get a definite answer to your question anywhere other than a doctor familiar with your medical history and/or a doctor who gives your a current exam. If you think you may ever want to have even just one child someday in the future, then it might be best to see a professional to rule out anything more serious being wrong (other than anorexia) even if you feel no pain or cramps. If you won't go to your parents with this and see a family doctor, since your concern is of a reproductive system issue, you could been seen in private at Planned Parenthood. They don't just hand out contraceptives and birthcontrol but handle screening for disease and other issues. If its something they can't handle they may refer you to a gynecologist doctor. According to Hippa law they have to keep anything about the reason you are there private. Your parents don't have to know unless you want them to.
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No its not normal to have a period for so long.
It is responding to being mistreated. You really need to get help for your anorexia. Once that is under control everything else will return to normal.
I urge you to talk to an adult and get help.
Anorexia can destroy so many things in your body.
The longer you wait to get help the more permanent the damage will be.
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