No period for six months, until 3 days ago

Jammer · 09-06-2005, 01:48 PM

In January, I worked out at the gym pretty much six days a week. Kept very low-carb, but cheated several times during this period. Stopped working out in June and started physical therapy for a leg injury. Haven't really gotten back up to speed yet. Combined with no exercise, I've not been good at staying on plan, and even when I do, I've been overeating. So, I've gained probably about 10-15 pounds since May. (I don't want to actually look!!)
BUT I finally got my period after not having it since the first of January.

Any one have a similar experience or observations? I don't want to even consider that I have to be a certain body fat percentage in order for me to ovulate, and I really don't want weight lifting to be the reason I didn't menstruate. I've been wanting to get tested for hypothyroidism, and I've read that too low carb levels can cause low thyroid conversion, perhaps the cause of my amenorrhea. I did get examined/tested last year at my OB/GYN exam and everything came out perfectly normal. That's why I think this is diet/weight/stress/activity level related.

Any wisdom out there for me? Other stories?

Biscotti · 09-06-2005, 08:16 PM

How old are you?

Jammer · 09-07-2005, 11:11 AM

Thanks for responding . . .

I am 28! No pregnancies, never used chemical birth control. Too bad for the body.

09-06-2005, 01:48 PM	#1
Jammer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,908 Gallery: Jammer Stats: 203/158/140, sz 14/8/6 WOE: BFFM Start Date: (w/Atkins) 2/18/2001	No period for six months, until 3 days ago In January, I worked out at the gym pretty much six days a week. Kept very low-carb, but cheated several times during this period. Stopped working out in June and started physical therapy for a leg injury. Haven't really gotten back up to speed yet. Combined with no exercise, I've not been good at staying on plan, and even when I do, I've been overeating. So, I've gained probably about 10-15 pounds since May. (I don't want to actually look!!) BUT I finally got my period after not having it since the first of January. Any one have a similar experience or observations? I don't want to even consider that I have to be a certain body fat percentage in order for me to ovulate, and I really don't want weight lifting to be the reason I didn't menstruate. I've been wanting to get tested for hypothyroidism, and I've read that too low carb levels can cause low thyroid conversion, perhaps the cause of my amenorrhea. I did get examined/tested last year at my OB/GYN exam and everything came out perfectly normal. That's why I think this is diet/weight/stress/activity level related. Any wisdom out there for me? Other stories? __________________ "The key to success – in anything – isn't extraordinary, superhuman effort. It's daily action. You find a set of actions that you believe will produce good results if you follow them consistently, and then you follow them consistently. Just focus on taking small consistent steps, and suddenly you'll discover that you've arrived." Last edited by Jammer : 09-06-2005 at 01:49 PM.

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09-06-2005, 08:16 PM	#2
Biscotti Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 120 Gallery: Biscotti Stats: 138/125 5'7" Start Date: January 2002	How old are you?

09-07-2005, 11:11 AM	#3
Jammer MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,908 Gallery: Jammer Stats: 203/158/140, sz 14/8/6 WOE: BFFM Start Date: (w/Atkins) 2/18/2001	Thanks for responding . . . I am 28! No pregnancies, never used chemical birth control. Too bad for the body.