Gym Obsession Halts Periods in 23-Year-Old, Doctors Reveal Shocking Reason
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Gym Obsession Halts Periods in 23-Year-Old, Doctors Reveal Shocking Reason

  • A 23-year-old girl in China experienced her periods stopping due to excessive gym training.
  • Doctors found her hormone levels resembled those of a 50-year-old woman, along with 'kidney deficiency' symptoms.
  • The condition is medically termed Exercise-Associated Amenorrhea, caused by insufficient energy intake vs. high energy expenditure.
  • Excessive exercise forces the body to temporarily shut down the reproductive system to protect itself.
  • Doctors advised stopping intense exercise, consuming adequate food, and warned of potential future conception difficulties.

Why It Matters: Excessive gym training can severely disrupt women's hormonal balance, leading to serious health issues.

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