HOW I GOT MY PERIOD BACK AFTER 7+ YEARS OF AMENORRHEA

HOW I GOT MY PERIOD BACK AFTER 7+ YEARS OF AMENORRHEA | MY ADVICE & MINDSET CHANGES

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i really hope this helps if you’re listening to this video 💖
0:00 | Hello 💖
1:04 | My experience losing my period (hypothalamic amenorrhea)
4:36 | Why I chose to make changes
6:50 | What I did to get my period back
16:03 | Changes I noticed when getting my period back
18:13 | It is ok ✨
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@elliejane4372 3 жыл бұрын

Got my period back in January and watching this answered a lot of questions I didn’t know I had about the time leading up to getting it back. Thank you 💖

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i'm so happy you got it back earlier this year! and no problem at all 😌💖

@maneskinnnnn7190 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my period when I was 15 due to anorexia, when I became a healthy BMI it came back

@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219 3 жыл бұрын

I really love how open and honest you are about everything! Thanks for sharing!

@chloeelizabethvlogslife 3 жыл бұрын

Even though I have regular periods and have never struggled with this issue personally, I enjoyed this video! Menstruation is so natural, and I love learning more about it where I can. The main thing I've been struggling with recently that isn't that relevant to this video is my body image and how I view myself, since I'm a bigger person and I've been putting myself down for it for the past few years, and I'm struggling to deal with it. I think it's a good thing though that I've noticed it's an issue, and I'm aware of it so I can start working on it. I definitely need to watch your video on self-love advice, I'm really enjoying more of your sit-down videos at the moment!

@ingemorine 3 жыл бұрын

if your ever wanting to learn more about menstruation and female reproductive health, check out @famtaughtme on instagram. she is a wonderful teacher for all things related to these issues, very well informed and well researched and backed by science, and very good at sharing this information in a digestible manner. i’ve learned so much about my body since following her and i appreciate what my body does for me so much more 💗💗

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

ah chloe i am so happy you've recognised this, because small problems like this are so much easier to solve if we 'nip them in the bud' (as the saying goes) 😌 we will all have good times and bad times in our life, but i am sending all my positive vibes your way right now 🙌🏻💚

@emilyjames3110 Жыл бұрын

@@HollyGabrielle so glad

@nicoka484 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I watch one of your videos on this topic I feel SO proud of you. Like weirdly proud 😂 I've been through this process myself and seeing you realise this stuff about YOURSELF (it's one thing to understand it as a biologist, and another to apply it to yourself) has my so relieved and proud not only that you're taking so much more care of yourself, but unashamedly sharing and advocating for it. ❤️❤️❤️

@jasminen.f4241 3 жыл бұрын

Holly thank you for sharing your experience, I never thought this problem can occur I should be more aware and I learn a lot. So happy that you finally get your period back 💖

@jessicalemequezani7229 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your story with us. People should talk about period more. 💖

@polinkamalinka7343 3 жыл бұрын

Trying to get my period back! Your videos about improving negative eating disorders consequences inspire me to keep on my recovery journey 😘

@NicoleNewton27 3 жыл бұрын

Holly's videos catchup session after a mad couple of weeks! Love this one, thank you for being so brave, open and honest with us girl!x

@sarah_kale 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I remember that vlog! I'm glad now that ultimately you were so troubled for a good reason 🧡 My period is pretty regular, but I have missed a few because of an insane amount of stress during the last months. I always try and take it as a friendly reminder to take better care of myself.

@aasthaseth2616 3 жыл бұрын

Hey holly, you lovely lady! I haven't watched the video yet, just scrolled through YT and came across the beautiful thumbnail of the video and I have just one word for the transformation, it's goddamn PHENOMENAL! You are the most inspiring soul, ever. Much love! ❤

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

thank youuuu 🥺💚

@jadelauren2269 3 жыл бұрын

thanks so much for being so open about these topics 💖

@juliagorska2095 3 жыл бұрын

i cannot even describe how grateful i am for this video, thank you holly 💕💕💕

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

no worries at all 💚

@alessiapreda8637 3 жыл бұрын

Holly, I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now. You are such an inspiring person, always so positive and I wish I had known what you were going through. I am SO GLAD you got your period back, I love to see you healthy and happy with yourself. I love you so much, Holly

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i've really had to work on myself recently, and i am just so happy that it has paid off (finally)!!! your support means so much, thank you 💚

@shengnanzhang9366 3 жыл бұрын

Holly, thank you! and super proud of you!

@Emmie2486 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Holly, thank you for sharing this. I didn't have a period for around the same time as you, difficult to define mind. I had to have a bone density scan after a sternum fracture which showed osteoporosis. You've done amazingly well and I'm sure you'll help others by sharing your story. It's so important. If you haven't had a bone density scan I'd recommend asking your GP for one, I take prescription calcium daily. Take care!

@karolrachel5705 2 жыл бұрын

People used to say that social networks are not usefull but thanks to videos like this i feel like i am not alone in this and it gives me a lot of hope, thank you and thanks to the internet 🖤🖤🖤

@ellaroberts2336 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this video and found it interesting 😊 great to see you more comfortable with yourself and your body and be able to be open 💖💕💗

@silvialogan9226 3 жыл бұрын

Holly, I am glad that you found a protocol which worked wonders for you and you were able to get your period back. You are doing very well and you are flourishing because of your changes which you made.

@una2611 3 жыл бұрын

💖 made it till the end loved the video holly :)) really needed to hear some of the stuff you said

@rowanmayfair9068 3 жыл бұрын

💕 thank you for talking about this

@georgia3349 3 жыл бұрын

Really loving your videos atm!!

@karafolkerts Жыл бұрын

I'm on this journey now - it's challenging but I know it will ALL be worth it

@sacdaabdurhman 3 жыл бұрын

“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” Never give up. Take small steps to achieve your goals.loved the video 💜

@chiamakaabara2584 3 жыл бұрын

💓💖Thank you Holly I'ce missed my period for 4 months but now I feel more confident in understanding what may be the problem. But I will still go to a professional.

@beka7822 3 жыл бұрын

After losing my period for about 6 years and getting it back last year in similar ways to you, this video is sooo needed for many people! Thank you for being so open, honest and encouraging - it’s not good not to have a period and getting it back is awesome in so many ways! ☀️

@hkh7826 2 жыл бұрын

How did you get it back dear

@faithrose3194 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Holly! It’s so useful

@thejaswini3594 3 жыл бұрын

Omggg I’m early today this helped me a lot !! Thank u holly

@ninamaurer4140 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much for this! Your are truly inspiring and thank u for being so open to share your journey 💓

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

it makes me happy that i have finally reached a point in my life where i feel comfortable talking about this stuff 💖

@ninamaurer4140 3 жыл бұрын

@@HollyGabrielle im so scared and still have trouble sharing this, but you have made me determined to get mine and to finally get better x thank you so much

@nicoka484 2 жыл бұрын

@@ninamaurer4140 that fear is SO valid but working to get your period back and become healthier is 100% the right track. Keep reminding yourself of why you're doing this. You've got this!!

@gagglesas 3 жыл бұрын

As someone in the medical field and who also experienced hypothalamic amennorhoea (secondary to over exercising / undereating and being oblivious that that was the cause at the time ) while obviously it is fair if you don't want to me on the pill (I wouldn't ever use it now) , but if you haven't had a period for 6 years , the pill or even HRT is there to increase your oestrogen levels which is so important while you can't produce healthy levels itself, especially for your bone and cardiovascular health. Just saying this for any girls reading this without periods, not for Holly anymore obviously :) and it is the advice i would give younger me :)

@adyasingh7789 3 жыл бұрын

This helped alot thanks for sharing!

@Namikaa2003 3 жыл бұрын

Me who has a perfectly regular period but still watching because I have a thing for knowing stuff about the topic lmao Great video Holly!❤

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i think it's good that we all clue ourselves up on topics like this, you know!

@kimslyon 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched your videos for a while, and wondered if you had been getting your period given the three factors you mentioned. Well, I am glad that you now have it and that you are brave enough to discuss it here. Admittedly I felt a bit sad and mad watching this, because no doubt many people watch your videos and want to emulate you. Not that you are responsible for how people feel, but I do think KZfaqrs should keep in mind social responsibility. Now is your time and opportunity to really help young women with your experience, knowledge and this platform. In my teens (a long time ago now!), I had an ED and lost my period. Some of the medical checks afterwards were traumatic. I also had to learn to change my mindset and let go of perfectionism.Thankfully I recovered and now have children. Periods are part of our feminine power. Getting to know our cycles, the physical and mental changes that happen through the month, is a potent gift that you can give yourself.

@martinamurphy1467 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video, I'm trying to get my period back since a month and this video gave me motivation to fight with my bad thoughts and to eat more

@Galadhwen 3 жыл бұрын

Only about 5 minutes in, but : 1) I DO remember that vlog! For some reason it stuck with me more than some of your vlogs and it is really interesting now to find out what was going on. And 2) I am loving how open you are, seeing your mental (and with that, physical) progress and I can imagine these last few videos being so important for girls and young (and maybe not so young) women out there. Be well :)

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i know, it was a pretty crazy vlog, and now you have the final piece of the jigsaw! 😉 and thank you!!! as i said, i just feel like i have a responsibility to talk about this stuff and make people more aware of what, anyone really, can go through 💚

@nataliecarmichael3489 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this💓💓v needed

@shahitterjhuli6543 3 жыл бұрын

Its really helpful .. I also lost my period two and a half years ago.. I hope everyone is doing okay.. thx so much once again 😇

@nikitalarssen6685 3 жыл бұрын

Love this, thanks!!

@lizmary8207 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for talking about this, it means a lot!

@anniespigeons6085 2 жыл бұрын

I lost mine for nearly six months because of being underweight and anorexia Now I have it back and I am so happy to be one step closer to being happy and healthy❤️❤️

@tref959 Жыл бұрын

hey i have the same problem, but still havent gotten it back, could you please give me some tips that helped you?

@lizmary8207 3 жыл бұрын

we do need videos on benefits!!

@brenofreitas7115 3 жыл бұрын

💖 love You and happy for you

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

@pranjalisaha6625 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on how to get back confidence and to beleve on yourself

@monaasmr2936 Жыл бұрын

Ok thanks for sharing your journey

@slickjumpedoverthelazydog 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos

@tvdstatus5614 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video❤️

@martasgreatlibrary 3 жыл бұрын

i haven't had my period in 2 years... i think i'm ready to change that now (i think what's not letting my body bring it back might be my lack of good sleep and all the exercise i do...)

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i am so happy that you're starting to change your mindset! good luck with everything! 💚

@vishakhasingh5295 3 жыл бұрын

I suffer from PCOD and I've not had regular periods since 2017. Medicines and heavy meds don't do much for me. Hopefully, every thing will get better soon

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i wish you all the best 💚

@hamzaguerbas5283 3 жыл бұрын

I was excited to see that you uploaded a video then saw the title of the video !! Byyye 👋 PS: I am boy Anyway love you holly . Love and support from Algeria 🇩🇿

@abirlemkadem8379 3 жыл бұрын

حشمت😂😂😂

@hamzaguerbas5283 3 жыл бұрын

@@abirlemkadem8379 oui !! 😅

@anweshamukherjee3165 3 жыл бұрын

Oh i've never been this early wow 😯😯

@kazukazu2713 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on productive day, and please show the time when. U are working, anyways love❤❤❤ from India🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

@hannahrobin7449 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my period when I was 17 due to PCOS! I'm 22 (almost 23) now and I've never gotten it back. I saw a doctor about it after 6 months and through investigations was also diagnosed with a 15cm ovarian cyst! Since then I've had to start medication to trigger a period to reduce my risk of uterine cancer. Because mine is caused by a lack of ovulation, my uterine lining still thickens.

@USPatriot2328 3 жыл бұрын

Very beautiful girl and nice explanation love it

@spacetivea2886 3 жыл бұрын

Can you list the types of vegan food which will be good for increasing the amount the fat intake in another video, that would be really helpful

@meliassadi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video💗

@betfreddy 2 жыл бұрын

I'm currently having the exact same tug of war about wanting to get my period back. Part of me doesn't want it back but the rational part of me knows I need to. Its hard

@elizabethswann5042 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Did you gain weight and if so how did you manage the negative thoughts?

@yourstudybuddy5420 3 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on how to be productive during weekends.

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

did you read my mind? 😅 coming nexttttttttttt

@AP-pm9qy 3 жыл бұрын

@@HollyGabrielle Yayy! Can't wait

@annarajanselvarajan2569 3 жыл бұрын

Please make workout videos. Thank you Holly 🤗

@thatshowiroll1952 3 жыл бұрын

The sore mouth corners is angular cheilitis. Could come from anemia for example.

@kevincorcoran7632 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely roared with laughter when you did that overlay from one of your biology videos and we were treated to 4 "talking" hands instead of the usual 2 lol 😉

@SL-lx8wl 2 жыл бұрын

for me, its the same duration since 2013 I lost it, got it back once in 2017 and completely lost it again… until last Year something changed completely. during the pandemic I experienced a lot of less stress and being more food relaxed and simply eating more. I must say I still exericised a lot, but also was okay when I didnt had time to do something. I started getting sore 🍒 and had acne on my back, simply going through puperty again… But now for the first time in my life I have a regular period, the acne is going back. Couldnt be more happy. also I realised the impacts of the menstrual cycle which i found soo interesting.

@i.e.9252 3 жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience with a doctor who told me not to worry about my period loss because I would naturally get it back when I'll meet "my prince on a white horse". Unfortunately this problem is often not taken seriously.

@34541659 3 жыл бұрын

What the actual fuck

@mirandad804 3 жыл бұрын

@IXLA561 11 ай бұрын

Yea same mine said 'well don't worry it will come back when you hit weight XY' and that weight was even 5kg away from normal weight

@laurabarnett5603 3 жыл бұрын

💖

@ntando-enhlekhumalo9769 3 жыл бұрын

💖💖

@inesita_ 3 жыл бұрын

💖💖💖

@slickjumpedoverthelazydog 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to be health in general not just as a vegan

@shreya...007 3 жыл бұрын

Gurl pleeeaase make a video on how you can get work done during your period Cause I am always SOOOO UNMOTIVATED

@iman7251 3 жыл бұрын

Sameee

@eloise4230 3 жыл бұрын

💕

@AIIS_ABHISHIBM 3 жыл бұрын

Which video you refer for doing yoga flow and Pilates ?

@francess9656 3 жыл бұрын

I can't recommend Sports Dietitian Renee McGregor enough on this topic. Doctors may recommend the pill, but this can obscure the fact that we simply aren't consuming enough calories or something else like PCOS. I also recommend Dr. Nicola Rinaldi (she wrote No Period Now What.) Abbey Sharp is also a great science-based resource on KZfaq - she is a nutritionist who recovered from orthorexia and struggled with fertility and she dedicates a lot of her content to shooting down wellness bullshit online.

@Shreya-rb1em 3 жыл бұрын

I'm early today....

@Shreya-rb1em 3 жыл бұрын

@@iman7251 😊💚

@Ecosdaeconomia 3 жыл бұрын

Beans are the way

@slickjumpedoverthelazydog 3 жыл бұрын

Blotting happens on my period and tiredness and headaches , Been ache odd spot , tummy ache , being heavy

@slickjumpedoverthelazydog 3 жыл бұрын

@Tanya I don't look at that content I watch positive content

@kateharding4097 3 жыл бұрын

💕💕

@A.y2k 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Holly I’m just curious why you still keeping the what I eat in a day video when you were not having your period ... is like not very responsible

@lucimidnight5480 2 жыл бұрын

Ive always had regular heavy periods and then it disappeared about 2 months ago i want it back so badly cause i wanna have kids so badly later in life

@rebeccaxx 2 жыл бұрын

havent had my period for 200+ days, but i think its cus my bmi is around 16 right now. But im too scared to gain weight. so its hard mentally

@RosaIsConfused 2 жыл бұрын

Have you got it back? How are you now? ❤️

@shanys11 3 жыл бұрын

Do you see changes with your hair as well?

@bhavna4958 2 жыл бұрын

After weight lose my periods stopped and it's already two months now please anyone tell me something effective .'cause I'm very stressed now 😭😭😭

@patrickgabrielmendy9337 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@paulinelink2102 3 жыл бұрын

💕💗💕

@ahmadsandhu733 3 жыл бұрын

Make a video of full week of eating so it helps more to know how much fats and calories you increased if you don't mind

@liska4819 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Would you recommend reverse dieting in order to get your period back?suffering from HA

@liska4819 2 жыл бұрын

I ate 1,200cal for 3 years and now used reverse dieting to increase my intake to 1,650cal with the following macros: 53Fat, 169carbs and 124Protein. My ultimate goal is to eat 2,400cal…

@HollyGabrielle 2 жыл бұрын

hey! as i'm not a professional, i'd recommend talking to someone (not online) who knows their stuff and is qualified, however i did increase my calories and change my macronutrient composition in order to recover from HA! i talked about it in this video (but again remember this is just my own personal experience): kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pKiJgsudlpOVips.html

@ItsMe-yl2th 3 жыл бұрын

How can u study without thoughts when ur period is late or missed..like I get all thoughts and severe anxiety when I miss my periods..I just lay on bed whole day wasting many days like this..😨

@lakshaydang2194 3 жыл бұрын

how do i watch her sit and talk for 20 minutes? i dont know

@amyhilling3094 3 жыл бұрын

I have many problems with my own but whenever i go to the doctors about it they always say its due to me being overweight 😕

@chihu98 3 жыл бұрын

sometimes... it is just is... I have been overweight for a significant period of my life... I did have problems with it (low self esteem, body image issues, irregular periods, easy fatigability etc) they began to disappear once I started losing weight... thankfully I am in the normal BMI range now and I feel better 🤗

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i am not a doctor, as i said, but if their advice is sound and reasonable then i would suggest taking it on board!

@romadar5865 3 жыл бұрын

Sometimes weight reduction helps for period issues. I know someone who messes up periods if she puts on weight and it gets back to normal once she reduces a kg or two

@chickletsushi2761 Жыл бұрын

Were there any physical consequences of losing your period for so long?

@KorinaRunningFromPerfection 3 жыл бұрын

💟💕

@Namikaa2003 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Holly, I wanted to let you know there is a tiny typo in your description. I guess you misspelled biology in "the biology of periods" It's not a big thing but i thought you'd like to know so you can correct it 😄

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

ah thank you, i changed it almost immediately 😉

@booksmagazinescomics6815 3 жыл бұрын

💓💓💕💕

@mathilden7955 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a native English speaker and I can't find a translation for "discharge" (I mean I found one but it doesn't make sense)... Could someone explain me what discharge mean please? 😅

@rebekahhughes9177 3 жыл бұрын

Basically it is the stuff that comes out of your vagina that isn’t blood, can be clear or white or sometimes other colours and generally occurs all month. Hope that helps!

@em9776 3 жыл бұрын

Another word for it is cervical fluid!

@missvanessa2001 2 жыл бұрын

I wake up at 6 am. Do you think that I should eat that early or is it okay to eat at around 8 am? :)

@averagestudent-io2dr 9 ай бұрын

Eat when you feel hungry

@Martarini 5 ай бұрын

I think I lost my period for the same reason, overexercise and under eating

@nashrah9335 3 жыл бұрын

Hey! When's your birthday. Just curious

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

15th of December 😉

@sunshinegrace8126 3 жыл бұрын

Holy how do you overcome d fear of weight gain?

@HollyGabrielle 3 жыл бұрын

i want to talk about this in an upcoming vlog at some point 😌

@KristinRose93 2 жыл бұрын

I can SO RELATE to the tug of war. :/

@PhoebeJones 3 жыл бұрын

Did you lose your period because of your anorexia/orthorexia or never had it properly in the first place?

@kvaneesh1514 3 жыл бұрын

The first thing is you look so young for your ag !!!

@gpm8206 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on getting your period back! But especially on confronting and upending any long-held false beliefs that helped you turn a blind eye. Now that you've embraced your period, I hope to see you embrace something else in the future--your naturally curly hair! Please give the Curly Girl Method (CGM) a try!