How many calories do you need to regain your period? A guide to nutritional recovery
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A significant portion of missed periods, known as hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA), is directly caused by low energy availability, when calorie intake does not meet the body's needs. The body enters a 'survival mode,' shutting down non-essential functions like reproduction due to perceived famine. Restoring a regular cycle requires consistent, adequate nutrition to signal safety to the body.
