Missed Periods

Dee1111 · 02-04-2008, 01:10 PM

I'm new to the site, hello!

I have a question about missed periods. I have lost about 10 pounds since starting atkins. Nothing dramatic. My diet has obviously dramatically changed. However my periods have been really light the past 2 months (like 1 day with hardly any blood). Sorry if this is TMI, but I'm just wondering if this is normal for Atkins newbies.

(also, i'm positively not pregnant...)
Thanks!! : )

shannoncathy · 02-04-2008, 01:28 PM

I re-started Atkins in Dececmber. First TOM was one week early, second was two weeks early. They were lighter as well. I think it's normal.

LuckyKitty · 02-04-2008, 04:08 PM

I agree, lots of ladies see some change in TOM once they start LCing, has something to do with the estrogen that's stored in fat (

<------obviously NOT a doctor-type-person

). Make sure you're getting enough cals/fat to keep your body healthy, cause going too low can also cause light or no menses, and that's no good. Keep an eye on things and call your doc for reassurance if there's any concern

Congrats on your 10lbs! KUTGW!

Determinedtolose · 02-05-2008, 05:50 PM

Yep! Since I've started I have a period every 3 months now. Low carb and being perimenopause are to blame.

Rustybeth · 02-06-2008, 04:05 AM

There is a book out about low carbing that discusses how your anabolic hormones and your catabolic hormones get out of balance if your blood sugar is too high. So when you lower insulin levels, your other hormones have to balance out as well and it can take a few cycles for your body to get used to it. This book is "Life Without Bread" by Allan and Lutz.

There is another school of thought about how estrogen is easily stored in fat cells, and when you lose weight, your estrogen levels rise and that also alters your cycle. You can google that one, because I don't have a book reference.

It is my experience that my periods get heavier and my cramps get more severe when I am in ketosis or losing weight (or both!). I think I am especially sensitive to any hormone level changes. I'll make a point of asking my doctor tomorrow (reproductive endocrinologist). He ought to know.

Dee1111 · 02-06-2008, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rustybeth

There is a book out about low carbing that discusses how your anabolic hormones and your catabolic hormones get out of balance if your blood sugar is too high. So when you lower insulin levels, your other hormones have to balance out as well and it can take a few cycles for your body to get used to it. This book is "Life Without Bread" by Allan and Lutz.

There is another school of thought about how estrogen is easily stored in fat cells, and when you lose weight, your estrogen levels rise and that also alters your cycle. You can google that one, because I don't have a book reference.

It is my experience that my periods get heavier and my cramps get more severe when I am in ketosis or losing weight (or both!). I think I am especially sensitive to any hormone level changes. I'll make a point of asking my doctor tomorrow (reproductive endocrinologist). He ought to know.

thanks for the book suggestion. i'm always on the look out for new low-carb reads. the hormone level change is curious. i am going to look into it right now.

02-04-2008, 01:10 PM	#1
Dee1111 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 9 Gallery: Dee1111	Missed Periods I'm new to the site, hello! I have a question about missed periods. I have lost about 10 pounds since starting atkins. Nothing dramatic. My diet has obviously dramatically changed. However my periods have been really light the past 2 months (like 1 day with hardly any blood). Sorry if this is TMI, but I'm just wondering if this is normal for Atkins newbies. (also, i'm positively not pregnant...) Thanks!! : )

02-06-2008, 04:05 AM	#5
Rustybeth MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: a Texan in Melbourne Posts: 1,059 Gallery: Rustybeth Stats: kg: 169/130/75 (lbs:372/287/165) WOE: Atkins, even if it's passe. I only weigh 2x/month. Start Date: Why do I ever stop? DOH!	There is a book out about low carbing that discusses how your anabolic hormones and your catabolic hormones get out of balance if your blood sugar is too high. So when you lower insulin levels, your other hormones have to balance out as well and it can take a few cycles for your body to get used to it. This book is "Life Without Bread" by Allan and Lutz. There is another school of thought about how estrogen is easily stored in fat cells, and when you lose weight, your estrogen levels rise and that also alters your cycle. You can google that one, because I don't have a book reference. It is my experience that my periods get heavier and my cramps get more severe when I am in ketosis or losing weight (or both!). I think I am especially sensitive to any hormone level changes. I'll make a point of asking my doctor tomorrow (reproductive endocrinologist). He ought to know. __________________ Doing the best I can every day! "I used to lurk in alt.diet.lowfat, and I knew it was time to leave when the folks there were trying to figure out how many fat grams were in their vitamin E capsules." - Mistress Krista Curious about my avatar? Curious about ME? happy to be TWO-riffic!

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02-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#2
shannoncathy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 345 Gallery: shannoncathy Stats: 145/131/130 WOE: Atkins	I re-started Atkins in Dececmber. First TOM was one week early, second was two weeks early. They were lighter as well. I think it's normal.

02-04-2008, 04:08 PM	#3
LuckyKitty MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,712 Gallery: LuckyKitty Stats: size 22-24/12-14/toned 8-10 WOE: Applying what I learned from Dr. A to MY body Start Date: 9/1/02	I agree, lots of ladies see some change in TOM once they start LCing, has something to do with the estrogen that's stored in fat ( <------obviously NOT a doctor-type-person ). Make sure you're getting enough cals/fat to keep your body healthy, cause going too low can also cause light or no menses, and that's no good. Keep an eye on things and call your doc for reassurance if there's any concern Congrats on your 10lbs! KUTGW!

02-05-2008, 05:50 PM	#4
Determinedtolose Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Temporarily, on earth! Posts: 9,493 Gallery: Determinedtolose Stats: 243/197/160 or 150 WOE: Atkins/ mod Fat, mod pro, low carb/Stillmans Start Date: Start: 4/07. 15lbs by 12/2008, 150/160 by 4/09	Yep! Since I've started I have a period every 3 months now. Low carb and being perimenopause are to blame.