Can anorexics get a menstrual cycle while on birth control?
On One Hand: Anoxeric Women ConcernsAnoxeric women often have problems with their menstrual cycles due to their low fat ratio. The woman’s body needs a certain fat content in order to produce the chemicals necessary for the body to release an egg and trigger the menstruation process. Women with low fat content often will experience a lack of menstruation or irregular menstruation.On the Other: Birth ControlBirth control methods are often used in controlling irregular periods. However, they are not able to make a menstrual cycle occur when there is still not enough weight on the body. If the anorexic individual is having menstrual cycles, the birth control can help to control it and even it out.Bottom LineIf you are looking to start a menstrual cycle and are significantly under weight, consider gaining weight in a healthy manner to regain a menstrual cycle.
