Hi Elise,

I have not had a period for 12 years, have tried to reduce stress, exercise and put on weight. I am now at a point I would like to try anything and am therefore interested in giving climid a go, however i am having difficulty finding a doctor or specialist in australia who will support this in the absence of not wanting to conceive. I am interested in any research on the usefulness of clomid to induce normal menstruation or any practitioners who believe this is worth a try? Any other thoughts, tips, info appreciated – anyone?!

Thanks so much, hannah

I am currently studying overseas (and about to go traveling), and was wondering what type of probiotic strain you would recommend getting if you have hypothalamic amenorrhea? I read your post on probiotics and the various types of strains and was wondering what type I should particularly try and get my hands on (that is if I can find one without needing refrigeration). I saw a naturopath not long ago who told me I have slight chronic fatigue (if that makes any difference in deciding). I am also well aware that I am most likely extremely deficient in vitamins, as well as my hormones being out of whack, but being away I am just taking Vitamin D, (and vitamin C here and there) as I’m not getting a lot of sunshine where I am at the moment. I plan on seeing someone a qualified in this field when I return to Australia, but in the interim I’m not sure if you can offer any other recommendations whilst being away?

Kind regards

I have tried eating right and improving gut health but this really in turn stressed me as well (being a control freak). Do you think my periods will return in time or can it be the case that they never return? Doctors have now recommended Clomid.
Your help is so appreciated!

Wow! Very interesting.
I believe I had an episode of HA during a particularly stressful time when I was 21.
I had just come off the pill (after being diagnosed & treated for CIN I) and experiencing the loss of my niece 36 hours after she was born.
I wasn’t ovulating/bleeding (for ~6months despite natural treatments from a naturopath). I was sent for blood tests that showed my Oestrogen level was <100.
Everything you mentioned here (the pill, stress and emotions) were involved.
I ended up going off everything (even natural supplements) and gave my body time to work itself out, took a month or so to start having cycles again.
Totally agree with Jess; we need to listen to our bodies, be gentle and kind.

I am so glad you decided to shed light on this topic! I had HA after coming off the pill and my traditional doctors told me “not to worry.” After 13 months without it, and going gluten/dairy/alcohol free for 6 weeks and seeing a NST therapist , my period returned! I am now very careful with my exercise regime and I can tell when I am stressing in everyday life, as my period will disappear. Its all about listening to our bodies!

Keep up the good work,

Much love xx Jess

I’ve been reading your blog for some time now and I’ve always enjoyed your articles. Coincidence today: you finally publish what I always wanted to read about HA the very day I get my period after 3 years without… time to celebrate!
Thanks for helping so many women out there.

Greetings from France! Lx