How much body fat percentage do you need to start your period?
March 1st, 2007 | by fat |
Cyra asked:
I read somewhere you need a certain percentage of body fat before you can get your period… someone tell me more about this?
FRANCIS
I read somewhere you need a certain percentage of body fat before you can get your period… someone tell me more about this?
FRANCIS
3 Responses to “How much body fat percentage do you need to start your period?”
By Ella U on Mar 2, 2007 | Reply
Omg I really would like to know that too! But I heard sometimes it doesn’t have to do with weight, it has to do more with how far ur into puberty.
By 13thRowPyro on Mar 3, 2007 | Reply
While it is true that some ppl who lose a significant amt of weight can stop periods for a while or skip them, it’s less of a factor in first menstruation.
Many underweight, downright skinny ppl have periods. It’s more a question of your mother’s family history. Hereditary determines puberty more than environmental factors. You’re likely to have menarche around the same age as your mother’s side of the family.
By JJ*Poo on Mar 5, 2007 | Reply
I think you just have to WEIGHT a certain amount. I dont think it depends of body fat. Like if your really tall but skinny you might weigh enough to get it. Thats what I read.