Can lack of nutrients cause a missed period?
                                
                                
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                                Research indicates that up to 30% of cases of missed periods, known as amenorrhea, are caused by a lack of nutrients or insufficient energy intake. This deficiency can cause a missed period by interfering with the body's delicate hormonal balance necessary for reproduction.