- Can having had an eating disorder affect a woman's fertility?
- Is it dangerous to get pregnant if you have anorexia or bulimia?
- My daughter is 17 years old, has anorexia nervosa, and hasn't had her period in a long time. Will she ever have it again and be able to have children?
- How can a disorder like ARFID or anorexia affect fetal development?
- I'm recovering from an eating disorder and I want to be a mom, but I'm afraid I won't be able to handle the changes in my body. What can I do?
- I'm obsessed with getting my figure back after becoming a mother… Could I have an eating disorder now?
- How can I prepare myself to have a healthy pregnancy?
- Can I breastfeed my baby if I have an eating disorder?
- I'm having trouble feeding my children without getting overwhelmed or suffering. How can I do it?
- I've struggled with food my whole life, and now that I'm a mother, I'm afraid of unintentionally passing this obsession on to my daughter…
- What signs can we detect in a pregnant woman to know that she is developing an eating disorder?
- How can we, as midwives, support a woman with an eating disorder?
- Do women with eating disorders who want to become mothers need special treatment?
- How can we help a woman with an eating disorder to exclusively breastfeed without causing excessive mental stress?
My daughter is 17 years old, has anorexia nervosa, and hasn't had her period in a long time. Will she ever have it again and be able to have children?
Generally, the menstrual cycle returns after a period of time has passed since the person regained and maintained their natural weight.
Your natural weight is the genetically determined weight range in which your body functions well, without restrictions or compensations, and with your brain feeling safe. This natural weight may not coincide with what is considered a normal body mass index (BMI). Some people experience amenorrhea even though they are not underweight, because, although their BMI is considered normal or high, they are below their natural weight range.
It's also important to know that the return of her menstrual cycle and the possibility of pregnancy don't mean your daughter has recovered. It means she's better, but not recovered. She may still be experiencing significant emotional distress. Continued support is necessary.
Implications of lack of menstruation in women with an eating disorder