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Originally Posted by cat1234
Yes, pretty much all of my doctors have said at some point that I was on the thin side and could gain some weight. But nobody seemed overly concerned so I continued on my "merry" dieting way.
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I've noticed in recent years that this has been a change in how doctors communicate with patients, and there have been articles and studies about it. When doctors act alarmed, disapprovingly, and/or scold patients, it tends to be off-putting, and some patients avoid their doctors out of fear of chastisement/embarrassment which can lead to un(der)treated health issues and further problems down the road. I've noticed the same change with dentists.
Mentioning/suggesting to patients is less "threatening" and often/usually results in better communication and cooperation, but some may think the doctor's casual attitude is unconcerned.
I think what that shows is that you can't win them all/danged if you do—danged if you don't, but the studies suggest that the milder approach works better for the greater number.
I'd love to cite the studies, but I admit I'm uncharacteristically winging this one from memory.
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Originally Posted by cat1234
The official diagnosis is amenorrhea.
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Kinda meaningless.
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Amenorrhoea (BE), amenorrhea (AmE), or amenorrhœa, is the absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age.
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Secondary amenorrhoea (menstruation cycles ceasing) is often caused by hormonal disturbances from the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland, from premature menopause or intrauterine scar formation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amenorrhoea
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Which agrees with Glenntaj (cited causes notwithstanding), and what I was thinking. What's relevant is the
reason for amenorrhea.
I also agree that it's not just about calories
per se. Nerves—as well as muscles, bone, and other organs—must be fed the right things to stay healthy.
anorexia amenorrhoea neuropathy
Doc