 Ratcliffe has claimed that amenorrhea (the absence of her period) for nine months was a sign that her body was healthy and had fewer "toxins" to flush out via menstruation.In reality, amenorrhea in women of child bearing age is frequently a result of low body weight, poor nutrition, disordered eating, and other illnesses.Additionally, maintaining living conditions resulting in secondary amenorrhea may result in infertility and osteoporosis, which is not always reversible.