Sehsun
10-20-2002, 07:48 PM
I am a 17 year old female. My question is, can someone become infertile if they've rapidly lost weight in a short amount of time? Or maybe this is a better question: I didn't menstruate for 10 months because I lost a lot of weight....should I worry about infertility? What about if someone's being sexually abused....should they worry about being infertile?
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Blastoff9600
10-20-2002, 10:59 PM
Weight gaina nd loss can effect fertility but not in a long term way. Once the person's weight is normal and their cycles have returned to normal them fertility shouldnt be a problem.
As for someone being sexually abuse I dont think their concern should be their fertility. I think their concern should be to get out of that type of environment. There is a lot to worry about during a time like that and fertility honestly shouldnt be one of them.
As for someone being sexually abuse I dont think their concern should be their fertility. I think their concern should be to get out of that type of environment. There is a lot to worry about during a time like that and fertility honestly shouldnt be one of them.
Roger100
10-21-2002, 02:50 PM
o.k. I am a guy and I lost weight rapidly and I mean a lot of weight for a long time. I had a hepatitis and looked like I was in a concentration camp. After I had regained my weight it took me a long time to get my libido right and if I could go back now I would have seen a doctor earlier. So if u think things are not the way they used to be rather see a doctor.
If u are now at a healthy weight , ur periods are back and u r eating properly I would not worry .
The other problem could be that ur metabolism has slowed down dramatically , excercise and a lot of fruit should get that going again.
Ooh I did not read about the abuse. I am sorry.
I don't think it can cause infertility.
[This message has been edited by Roger100 (edited 10-21-2002).]
If u are now at a healthy weight , ur periods are back and u r eating properly I would not worry .
The other problem could be that ur metabolism has slowed down dramatically , excercise and a lot of fruit should get that going again.
Ooh I did not read about the abuse. I am sorry.
I don't think it can cause infertility.
[This message has been edited by Roger100 (edited 10-21-2002).]
Angie E
10-24-2002, 11:47 AM
You also need to have your thyroid check. Did you lose lots of weight on purpose? If you didn't you could be hyperthyroid and that WILL cause infertility.
Sehsun
10-24-2002, 08:57 PM
Yes, I lost the weight on purpose. What is hyperthyroid?
mothmin
10-26-2002, 01:50 PM
sesh, I hope you lost the weight in a healthy way, with proper diet and exorcise. rapid weight loss done the wrong way... can damage not just your fertility, but your heart, kidneys, pancreas...etc, don't mean to be preachy, but these boards are a community, and we care for and respect each other. and the abuse question is more troubling, I hope it's hypothetical. NO human being should be sexually abused, there's no excuse, and the abuser should be in prison! good luck
Shaman
10-26-2002, 08:24 PM
Sehsun-
I could find no studies showing that ammenorrhea (no periods) causing long term damage to fertility. However, it is a risk factor in developing osteoporosis (brittle bones). When you do not consume adequate nutrition, your body "shuts down" because it knows it would never be able to support a new life.
I encourage you to discuss proper (safe) weight loss with your Dr. or other trusted adult. I also encourage you to take a calcium supplement or multivitamin if you aren't. You need to take care of yourself.
Unprotected sex can result in long term damage to your fertility if you contract a STD and it goes untreated. If you have not been tested, you should be. Please find someone that you feel comfortable talking to. You need to address these issues with someone who can support and help you.
I know that it is scary, but you must tell someone! I'll be thinking of you.
I could find no studies showing that ammenorrhea (no periods) causing long term damage to fertility. However, it is a risk factor in developing osteoporosis (brittle bones). When you do not consume adequate nutrition, your body "shuts down" because it knows it would never be able to support a new life.
I encourage you to discuss proper (safe) weight loss with your Dr. or other trusted adult. I also encourage you to take a calcium supplement or multivitamin if you aren't. You need to take care of yourself.
Unprotected sex can result in long term damage to your fertility if you contract a STD and it goes untreated. If you have not been tested, you should be. Please find someone that you feel comfortable talking to. You need to address these issues with someone who can support and help you.
I know that it is scary, but you must tell someone! I'll be thinking of you.
Sehsun
10-27-2002, 03:23 PM
Thank you all so much for your answers. Just to let you know, I am doing so much better than I was two years ago. I hope to be off of birth control pills soon, and I am eating much better. About the abuse....I had already talked about it with people and am feeling relieved. Thanks again! :round: