New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- Gym culture is spreading faster and is majorly seen among youngsters. While it is not bad to indulge in workouts, excessive exercise can be perilous. A 23-year-old woman in eastern China has claimed that she suffered a hormonal imbalance after exercising aggressively, causing early menopause.

The woman, who lives in Zhejiang province, became so "addicted" to exercising that she lost all sense of time. According to the South China Morning Post, she revealed that she used to work out six times a week, with each session lasting around 70 minutes. Over time, she started observing changes in her body and noticed that her menstrual flow gradually reduced, lasting for only two hours before completely stopping.

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