A 20-Year-Old Girl’s Journey With Diet, Exercise, and Amenorrhea
A 20-year-old girl experienced a serious health challenge when her diet was not balanced, and she began running 1.5 kilometers daily for a week. Soon after, she faced the loss of her menstrual cycle for one month.
After medical consultation, she came to know that this condition is amenorrhea—the absence of periods, which can be linked to poor nutrition, excessive exercise, and low body fat.
Lifestyle Changes and Recovery
Once she understood the problem, she stopped running, added dietary supplements, and increased healthy fat intake in her meals. With these modifications, her menstrual cycle returned.
During this phase, she also suffered from:
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Joint pain, possibly due to acid accumulation in the joints
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Excessive fatigue
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Bloating, which is still present even after other issues have resolved
Over time, with proper nutrition and rest, both her joint pain and fatigue improved. Now, only mild bloating remains as a continuing symptom.
Key Takeaways
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Menstrual health is closely linked to diet, exercise balance, and body fat percentage.
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Sudden changes in physical activity without proper nutrition may cause health disturbances like amenorrhea.
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Correcting diet, including enough calories and healthy fats, plays a vital role in restoring hormonal balance.
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Listening to the body’s warning signs (joint pain, fatigue, bloating) is important to prevent long-term complications.
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We should never start excessive exercise without proper diet and nutrition, as the body needs energy and balance to stay healthy.