Girls: losing estrogen w/fat ?

momov2boys · 05-30-2006, 03:34 PM

I'm a 31 y/o and have been on BCP for 6 mo following baby#2 without problems. I have lost 15 lbs in the last 3 mo doing LC and now my cycles are all messed up. My HC provider thinks I am losing estrogen along with the lost body fat. She recommended me to continue with BCPs and see if my body gets regular. If not, I may need pills with MORE estrogen!

Have any of you other LC ers gone through anything like this?

Any thoughts on the estrogen loss?

Thanks.

aussiesarah · 05-30-2006, 05:53 PM

Well I haven't ever combined BCP with weightloss, usually it was the other way around

But, I had a lot of hormonal issues coming off of BCP. I was on them for 3 years and then went off them. Messed me up for 9months. If you aren't trying to conceive a baby right now, BCP could still be a great option, especially if they can give you some more estrogen.

gardengoddess · 05-30-2006, 07:27 PM

When I was on BCP (and lowcarbing) if I was even a few hours late taking my Pill (ortho tri-cyclen) I started spotting. If I was eating anything and everything, it didn't seem to happen. I asked my doctor and she said that because I was releasing the estrogen stored in my fat cells (along with the excess fat in them), it made the hormone balance easier to knock out of whack. But, that the pills were still working.

LuckyKitty · 05-31-2006, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gardengoddess

When I was on BCP (and lowcarbing) if I was even a few hours late taking my Pill (ortho tri-cyclen) I started spotting. If I was eating anything and everything, it didn't seem to happen. I asked my doctor and she said that because I was releasing the estrogen stored in my fat cells (along with the excess fat in them), it made the hormone balance easier to knock out of whack. But, that the pills were still working.

This is what I've heard, too. But, if your doc is concerned, you might look into an estrogen supplement or stronger pill. Still shouldn't be anything to worry about - in my non-medical opinion

(congrats on baby #2!

)

Naturegirl · 06-05-2006, 09:15 PM

Along with losing estrogen from fat loss, carbohydrates themselves have powerful effects on hormones in the body. My friend's first period when switching to low carb recently was a week late!

Shantony · 06-26-2006, 08:29 PM

Yes. My TOM is messed up too. It was late. I'm hoping it will get lighter but I don't want it to stop. So the releasing of the estrogen does what, when fat dissolves?

05-30-2006, 03:34 PM	#1
momov2boys Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,454 Gallery: momov2boys Stats: < 110 WOE: Intuitive Eating	Girls: losing estrogen w/fat ? I'm a 31 y/o and have been on BCP for 6 mo following baby#2 without problems. I have lost 15 lbs in the last 3 mo doing LC and now my cycles are all messed up. My HC provider thinks I am losing estrogen along with the lost body fat. She recommended me to continue with BCPs and see if my body gets regular. If not, I may need pills with MORE estrogen! Have any of you other LC ers gone through anything like this? Any thoughts on the estrogen loss? Thanks.

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05-30-2006, 05:53 PM	#2
aussiesarah MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 1,624 Gallery: aussiesarah Stats: Back from my pregnancy! 107/101/75kg WOE: Healthy Start Date: May 11, 2006	Well I haven't ever combined BCP with weightloss, usually it was the other way around But, I had a lot of hormonal issues coming off of BCP. I was on them for 3 years and then went off them. Messed me up for 9months. If you aren't trying to conceive a baby right now, BCP could still be a great option, especially if they can give you some more estrogen.

05-30-2006, 07:27 PM	#3
gardengoddess Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North of Nowhere, Michigan Posts: 224 Gallery: gardengoddess Stats: Too Much/Still too much/just right WOE: See Food diet Start Date: Which time?	When I was on BCP (and lowcarbing) if I was even a few hours late taking my Pill (ortho tri-cyclen) I started spotting. If I was eating anything and everything, it didn't seem to happen. I asked my doctor and she said that because I was releasing the estrogen stored in my fat cells (along with the excess fat in them), it made the hormone balance easier to knock out of whack. But, that the pills were still working.

06-05-2006, 09:15 PM	#5
Naturegirl Guest Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 665 Gallery: Naturegirl Stats: 22 yrs 5':20 BF? 100.5/99/90? 14%bf WOE: Targeted Ketogenic Low Cal Diet	Along with losing estrogen from fat loss, carbohydrates themselves have powerful effects on hormones in the body. My friend's first period when switching to low carb recently was a week late!

06-26-2006, 08:29 PM	#6
Shantony Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere between USA & CA Posts: 796 Gallery: Shantony Stats: 5' 2" -230/188/150 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: June 3, 2006	Yes. My TOM is messed up too. It was late. I'm hoping it will get lighter but I don't want it to stop. So the releasing of the estrogen does what, when fat dissolves?