Infertility because of rapid weight loss - Sexual Health - Teens Message Board

Sehsun · 10-20-2002, 04:48 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?

Blastoff9600 · 10-20-2002, 07:59 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.

Roger100 · 10-21-2002, 11:50 AM

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.

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Angie E · 10-24-2002, 08:47 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, 05:57 PM

Yes, I lost the weight on purpose. What is hyperthyroid?