Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Blog Posts

Recent articles from the HPR Blog.

Why It’s Possible to Have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea at a “Normal” Body Weight

Why It’s Possible to Have Hypothalamic Amenorrhea at a “Normal” Body Weight

Have HA? But Not Super Skinny?

Aug 11, 2026
One of the biggest misconceptions about hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) is that you have to be classically underweight to develop it. The truth is, you absolutely don’t. HA is primarily a condition of low energy...
Exercise Addiction and Missing Periods: The Conversation Nobody Wants to Have

Exercise Addiction and Missing Periods: The Conversation Nobody Wants to Have

When does exercise stop being good for you?

Jul 28, 2026
For many women, exercise starts out as a way to improve your health. But somewhere along the way, it can become something we feel we have to do rather than something we truly enjoy. I know this becasue it happned to...
No Period After Stopping Birth Control?

No Period After Stopping Birth Control?

Can Birth Control Cause Hypothalamic Amenorrhea?

Jul 14, 2026
If your period hasn’t returned after stopping birth control, it’s easy to assume that the pill is to blame. While hormonal birth control can temporarily delay the return of your menstrual cycle, it definetly does...
Why Progesterone Matters for Your Health: 6 Benefits you Should Know as a Women in HA

Why Progesterone Matters for Your Health: 6 Benefits you Should Know as a Women in HA

Estrogen gets all the attention...but what about Progesterone?

Jul 2, 2026
Why Progesterone Is Important When people talk about women’s Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) recovery, or womens hormones in general, estrogen usually steals the spotlight. But progesterone is just as important- and...
The Mental Toll of Weight Gain in Period Recovery

The Mental Toll of Weight Gain in Period Recovery

Why Weight Gain is Often Necessary in HA Recovery

Jun 16, 2026
If you’re recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA), there’s a good chance that the physical changes you have to make aren’t the hardest part. For many women, the most difficult aspect of recovery is watching...
What your Cervical Mucus is Telling You in Period Recovery

What your Cervical Mucus is Telling You in Period Recovery

How to know what your cervical mucus means in relation to recovering your period

Jun 2, 2026
When it comes to understanding what it means to have a healthy cycle, many women focus solely on whether or not they get a period that month. While your menstrual cycle is certainly an important marker of health,...
Why Women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Struggle with Digestion

Why Women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Struggle with Digestion

& Symptoms that Arise with Eating More.

May 20, 2026
Many women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) focus on the missing period — but one of the most overlooked symptoms of HA is digestive dysfunction. Bloating. Constipation. Food sensitivities. Stomach pain. Feeling...
How Hypothalamic Amenorrhea can cause Elevated Liver Enzymes

How Hypothalamic Amenorrhea can cause Elevated Liver Enzymes

Why you lab work looks this way

May 12, 2026
Many women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) are surprised to learn that being in HA can affect far more than just your menstrual cycle. One lesser-known connection is the relationship between HA and elevated liver...
No period AND High cholesterol? It's not a coincidence.

No period AND High cholesterol? It's not a coincidence.

How HA can cause High Cholesterol

Apr 30, 2026
'My Cholesterol is High and it Came out of No Where!" When you think of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA) - you may automatically picture someone who has historically eaten "clean", frequently excercises, and lives in a...
Why Women with HA Often Get Misdiagnosed with PCOS

Why Women with HA Often Get Misdiagnosed with PCOS

Apr 24, 2026
Why are HA and PCOS often confused by doctors? When a women presents with irregular or missing periods, one of the most common diagnoses they receive right off the bat is Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS).  While...
The Long-Term Consequences of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Low Estrogen

The Long-Term Consequences of Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Low Estrogen

Apr 14, 2026
Hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA) isn’t just about missing your period. It’s a sign of low energy availability that leads to suppressed estrogen production. While it may seem like “just a hormone issue,” prolonged...
My doctor offered me the Provera Challenge: What does this mean for Recovery?

My doctor offered me the Provera Challenge: What does this mean for Recovery?

Why It’s Not a 'fix' for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea

Apr 8, 2026
If you’ve been dealing with hypothalamic amenorrhea (HA)—chances are you’ve heard about, or been prescribed, the “Provera Challenge.” Many doctors use it as a quick next step after a negative pregnancy test. You...