Is it still possible to get pregnant after losing period due to undereating?

[Anonymous]

So even before my eating disorder, I had irregular periods.

But after restricting my intake and becoming underweight, I have totally lost it…it has been around 1.5 years since I have not had my period.

I’m curious, is it still possible to become pregnant? Because I hear that you still ovulate without a period and that can lead to pregnancy. Or am I wrong?

[Oliverlogan263]

It is possible to become pregnant even if you have not had a period in a long time. This is because you can still ovulate without having a period. However, it is important to note that you are more likely to have a miscarriage if you become pregnant while you are underweight.

A few factors to consider:

1. You can still ovulate without having a period, so in theory you could still release eggs and become pregnant. However, ovulation becomes less regular when periods are irregular.

2. Being significantly underweight can disrupt hormone levels and impact ovulation and fertility. This reduces the chances of pregnancy.

3. Eating disorders and extreme dieting can decrease female sex hormone production, which can interfere with ovulation and the menstrual cycle.

4. Not having periods for an extended time can lead to issues like amenorrhea, which is the absence of menstruation. Amenorrhea significantly lowers fertility and makes pregnancy less likely.

5. Your body may be focusing its energy on basic functions like keeping you alive, rather than on reproduction. This further impacts fertility.

So in summary, while pregnancy is technically possible after losing your period due to undereating, the combination of irregular ovulation, hormonal changes, amenorrhea and health issues caused by your eating disorder likely make conception significantly less likely.

If you are concerned about your fertility, it is important to talk to your doctor. They can help you determine if you are ovulating and can also provide you with information about how to improve your fertility.

[safricanluke]

Yes you can still become pregnant, but it most likely will not be a viable pregnancy since you aren't giving your body enough nutrients to be healthy so the fetus will also not be able to grow because there aren't any nutrients to spare

[On_cloud_wine]

When I was super active and almost underweight, I hardly had my period too and that’s apparently normal but you’re still super fertile, so yeah you can get pregnant. Being super stressed doesn’t help with conceiving either if that makes you feel better lol

[Asker]

I’m actually hoping that I am able to become pregnant because my biological clock is ticking 😭 I’m 26 and I hear everywhere that your 20’s are the best time to have a baby.
Your post gave me hope!! So even though I lost my period, I can get pregnant? Does that have to do with ovulation? Or how does it work? I’m curious lol

[On_cloud_wine]

Well it’s hard to know you’re ovulating on your own but a doctor can tell you.

I hope the man who impregnates you knows you want to have his baby and that you’re not on birth control… because that should be a crime.

[chicken_nugget24]

As with our eating disorders, it is very difficult. Have you spoken to a doctor about this?

[Asker]

I have not because I know they’ll start blabbering about how unhealthy I am and that I need to gain 20 pounds…lol I’m just not ready to gain though

[chicken_nugget24]

I don't think you can get pregnant. Are you trying?

[Asker]

The last time I was in a sexual relationship was about 2 years ago. And I haven’t had sex after my eating disorder so i wouldn’t know. Are you also having trouble conceiving?

[chicken_nugget24]

No, I'm not trying to have a baby. I have bulimia so my periods were always irregular, but now I'm on the pill, I don't have periods anymore

[PeteA380]

I don't believe periods are natural, but caused by contraceptive (polluting) pills or by masturbation (the latter being far better than wrongful coitus/marriage)

[safricanluke]

@PeteA380 you are an idiot if you actually believe that