women only (sorry guys)

nochunkymunky · 09-25-2003, 03:10 PM

I'm a newbe, so hello to all! I have a question for the ladies; have you found a difference in your monthly period on Atkins? I sure did, (the first month) and thought at the time that something was wrong with me. I did some reserch and found it is not all that uncommon. Any input on this would be great.

start date 7/28/03
235/215/135

Diana · 09-25-2003, 03:11 PM

Yup it will be out of wack for a bit. Mine are finally starting to be normal. I was really heavy, yuck!

jaysgirl · 09-25-2003, 03:13 PM

I am on Depo-provera. I havent had my tom in years and all the sudden I am bleeding all the time. I heard from my mom that alot of people have changes with this woe. I just hope it isnt always going to be like this.!!

shanntastic · 09-25-2003, 03:14 PM

I just answered another post like this today.

My TOM was very heavy and long (talking 3 weeks one month) for the first three months of this WOE. I went to the gyn. She said that it is normal when losing weight and the hormone balances are strange (fat and estrogen are connected). I waited it out and now they are basically back to normal. Also, my doctor said with Yasmin I could skip the TOM week and just start the next pack, and I tried that for the first time two months ago, and I'm really liking avoiding the whole thing altogether.

Def check with your doctor if you are at all concerned.

Ana K.S. · 09-25-2003, 03:16 PM

I think it's just in the beginning. You should regualte back out!

Ayrlin · 09-25-2003, 03:17 PM

Yes for some reason mine has started to be very very heavy....not to be gross or anything (sorry) but literaly streaming out and makeing me sick and amemic

I dont know if its the diet or the fact i went from only a little excercise to alot in a short time.

nochunkymunky · 09-26-2003, 12:07 PM

Thanks for the info, it's nice to know I'm not the only one!! This last month seemed to be better (thank goodness)!

P.S....lost 3lbs and almost 4 inches this week!

Remember, nothing tastes as good as thin feels!!

tracywaits · 09-26-2003, 12:18 PM

Happened to me when I started this WOL so I researched it. Estrogen is stored in fat so when you start burning fat as fuel- the estrogen is released into your system and there is a surplus of estrogen. So, it makes sense that when your hormones are out of whack (i.e. estrogen levels increased) it affects your cycle. My first couple were painful, messy, heavy and thick. My last one was really normal. My NEXT one is coming soon and I am hoping that it will be normal as well.

Hang in there, it will stabilize and consider it a sign that you are burning fat! I will say, that if it continues to be bad over several months, you should see your doc.

Good low-carb thoughts to all!!

Tracy

JuliaL · 09-26-2003, 01:59 PM

nochunky - Everyone else has already answered your question, but I just had to tell you, I love your name!

Very cool

Julia

ariel · 09-26-2003, 02:03 PM

I am on the pill and my TOM was always the same day, five days long...Now it starts on a Monday, and then stops and starts again the next day. Then I have it all the way until Sunday or Monday again. It sux!

09-26-2003, 06:36 PM

I just started Atkins about a month ago and my breasts are very VERY sore. I am PMSing right about now, but I have never had breast soreness before when I would PMS.

I guess I am sorta freaking out because I know that it is also a sign of pregnancy and I DO NOT want to be pregnant. Has anyone else had worse PMS symptoms since starting Atkins?

BeeDott · 09-27-2003, 12:40 AM

What do you guys think:

A year ago I went to the gyn because I've had no periods for about a year. I had gained much of my weight at this time, ballooning up to 215 (I am 5'3). He said I most likey have polcystic ovary disease--my ultrasound was normal, all my blood tests (TSH etc) were normal. I had no extra hair growth. I did have some skin tags. I was kind of skeptical about the diagnosis but oh well. Prior to this I had no problems with my period whatsoever. (I am 35 yrs old)

Anyway I went on this WOE this June and have lost 28lbs so far. June I got my period--normal duration and flow. Skipped period in July, and August. This september I started spotting around the 2nd week, then got my period after 4 days, I still have it. For the past 2 weeks almost, ugh. Now heavy flow, just light, but there lol.

I hope my menses get regular again after a few more months.

Ginei · 09-27-2003, 01:14 AM

Mine is nonexistant right now from leftover depo in my system...some months I have one...some I don't...but everything is normal down there....

09-25-2003, 03:10 PM	#1
nochunkymunky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 69 Gallery: nochunkymunky Stats: 235/174/145 re-start 207/202/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 07/28/03--09/27/07	women only (sorry guys) I'm a newbe, so hello to all! I have a question for the ladies; have you found a difference in your monthly period on Atkins? I sure did, (the first month) and thought at the time that something was wrong with me. I did some reserch and found it is not all that uncommon. Any input on this would be great. start date 7/28/03 235/215/135

09-26-2003, 06:36 PM	#11
Guest Posts: n/a Gallery:	Hey I have a weird thing too. I just started Atkins about a month ago and my breasts are very VERY sore. I am PMSing right about now, but I have never had breast soreness before when I would PMS. I guess I am sorta freaking out because I know that it is also a sign of pregnancy and I DO NOT want to be pregnant. Has anyone else had worse PMS symptoms since starting Atkins?

09-27-2003, 12:40 AM	#12
BeeDott Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Casper, WY Posts: 768 Gallery: BeeDott Stats: 215/161/120?18% BF?, 5'4" WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2003	What do you guys think: A year ago I went to the gyn because I've had no periods for about a year. I had gained much of my weight at this time, ballooning up to 215 (I am 5'3). He said I most likey have polcystic ovary disease--my ultrasound was normal, all my blood tests (TSH etc) were normal. I had no extra hair growth. I did have some skin tags. I was kind of skeptical about the diagnosis but oh well. Prior to this I had no problems with my period whatsoever. (I am 35 yrs old) Anyway I went on this WOE this June and have lost 28lbs so far. June I got my period--normal duration and flow. Skipped period in July, and August. This september I started spotting around the 2nd week, then got my period after 4 days, I still have it. For the past 2 weeks almost, ugh. Now heavy flow, just light, but there lol. I hope my menses get regular again after a few more months. __________________ ~Belinda Firm Challenge 5x/week PCOS

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09-25-2003, 03:11 PM	#2
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 34,973 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	Yup it will be out of wack for a bit. Mine are finally starting to be normal. I was really heavy, yuck!

09-25-2003, 03:13 PM	#3
jaysgirl MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: albany,ny Posts: 1,418 Gallery: jaysgirl Stats: 175/140/140 WOE: atkins maintenence Start Date: 8-6-2003	I am on Depo-provera. I havent had my tom in years and all the sudden I am bleeding all the time. I heard from my mom that alot of people have changes with this woe. I just hope it isnt always going to be like this.!!

09-25-2003, 03:14 PM	#4
shanntastic Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 983 Gallery: shanntastic Stats: 255\|196\|150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12.26.2002	I just answered another post like this today. My TOM was very heavy and long (talking 3 weeks one month) for the first three months of this WOE. I went to the gyn. She said that it is normal when losing weight and the hormone balances are strange (fat and estrogen are connected). I waited it out and now they are basically back to normal. Also, my doctor said with Yasmin I could skip the TOM week and just start the next pack, and I tried that for the first time two months ago, and I'm really liking avoiding the whole thing altogether. Def check with your doctor if you are at all concerned.

09-25-2003, 03:16 PM	#5
Ana K.S. Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 6,878 Gallery: Ana K.S. Stats: New Mommy 13.5lbs down 11.5 to go! WOE: Trying to eat healthy	I think it's just in the beginning. You should regualte back out!

09-25-2003, 03:17 PM	#6
Ayrlin Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 4,242 Gallery: Ayrlin WOE: My own thing Start Date: Aug 28th	Yes for some reason mine has started to be very very heavy....not to be gross or anything (sorry) but literaly streaming out and makeing me sick and amemic I dont know if its the diet or the fact i went from only a little excercise to alot in a short time.

09-26-2003, 12:07 PM	#7
nochunkymunky Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 69 Gallery: nochunkymunky Stats: 235/174/145 re-start 207/202/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 07/28/03--09/27/07	Thanks for the info, it's nice to know I'm not the only one!! This last month seemed to be better (thank goodness)! P.S....lost 3lbs and almost 4 inches this week! Remember, nothing tastes as good as thin feels!!

09-26-2003, 12:18 PM	#8
tracywaits Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 60 Gallery: tracywaits Stats: 165-70/140/120 WOE: Modified Atkins- my way! Start Date: 6/25/2003-12/03 and 5/04-current	Happened to me when I started this WOL so I researched it. Estrogen is stored in fat so when you start burning fat as fuel- the estrogen is released into your system and there is a surplus of estrogen. So, it makes sense that when your hormones are out of whack (i.e. estrogen levels increased) it affects your cycle. My first couple were painful, messy, heavy and thick. My last one was really normal. My NEXT one is coming soon and I am hoping that it will be normal as well. Hang in there, it will stabilize and consider it a sign that you are burning fat! I will say, that if it continues to be bad over several months, you should see your doc. Good low-carb thoughts to all!! Tracy

09-26-2003, 01:59 PM	#9
JuliaL Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 17,222 Gallery: JuliaL Stats: 190/145/140 16/8/6, height 5'8", age 48 WOE: Atkins/BFFM Start Date: 4/22/03	nochunky - Everyone else has already answered your question, but I just had to tell you, I love your name! Very cool Julia

09-26-2003, 02:03 PM	#10
ariel Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Vegas, baby, Vegas! Posts: 5,593 Gallery: ariel WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 9, 2003	I am on the pill and my TOM was always the same day, five days long...Now it starts on a Monday, and then stops and starts again the next day. Then I have it all the way until Sunday or Monday again. It sux!

09-27-2003, 01:14 AM	#13
Ginei Guest Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wasilla, Alaska Posts: 233 Gallery: Ginei	Mine is nonexistant right now from leftover depo in my system...some months I have one...some I don't...but everything is normal down there....