I don’t think she meant that as an absolute statement but should have been explained better. In the context of the conversation she was talking about amenorrhea, which is caused by stress and can mean you’re not fertile. Of course you can still get pregnant because as you heal you’ll ovulate before you get a period as well, but if long term amenorrhea due to over exercise and under fuelling is an issue it totally affects fertility. Should have been more clear

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Lost me at "if you don't have your period you aren't fertile." WRONG. You can ovulate without a period!!!

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