Carol is age 20 and underweight.She has not had a menstrual cycle for the past six months.The fact that she has not menstruated indicates she is experiencing

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Amenorrhea is the absence of menstruation for 3 or more months in a woman of reproductive age. In this case, Carol not having had a menstrual cycle for the past six months indicates that she is experiencing amenorrhea, which could be due to her underweight status. Dysmenorrhea refers to painful menstrual periods, compensatory behaviors refer to actions taken to counteract binge eating or purging behavior, and histological disorder refers to a disorder affecting the microscopic structure of tissues or organs.

Carol Is Age 20 and Underweight