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Why Does Excessive Exercise Cause Missed Periods?

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Katrina Josey

Amenorrhea is the clinical term for when a female misses one or more menstrual periods. Missing a period due to excessive physical activity is a form of secondary amenorrhea called exercise-induced amenorrhea.

Katrina Josey is an exercise physiologist and health education specialist in Ohio. She is experienced in the full life cycle of developing health and wellness programs. Katrina was the managing editor of a major website's fitness channel and has over 10 years of professional experience including clinical exercise testing. Her volunteer experience includes AmeriCorps service and wellness ministry work.