Study reveals how cutting calories disrupts Women's periods
NCT ID NCT02858336
First seen Sep 30, 2025 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 37 times
Summary
This study looked at how diet and exercise changes affect hormones and menstrual cycles in healthy women aged 18-28. Participants followed special diets and exercise programs while researchers measured hormone levels. The goal was to better understand a condition called functional hypothalamic amenorrhea, where periods stop temporarily due to the brain not directing the reproductive system properly.
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NIEHS Clinical Research Unit (CRU)
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, 27709, United States
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