Ladies... TOM help!!

mountaingirl30 · 01-17-2013, 02:44 PM

Ok, I started Atkins induction on January 1st. My period started on time on the 13th so I wasn't even quite out of induction yet. I have a copper IUD and the normal rhythm is two heavy days with 5-7 very light days. I've had the IUD almost a year, but after 3 months I settled into this rhythm and stayed with it. I can handle two heavy days. But right now, it's the 17th and it's STILL heavy! This is not only an uncomfortable inconvenience and a romance killer, but a medical problem. I've already been dealing with iron deficiency, I can't keep having periods like this or I'll be anemic again quickly!

Is this typical when starting low carb? Will it settle soon? I only lost about 8lbs, all of it water I'm sure. I've regained 5 of those during TOM for obvious reasons. I seriously don't want to deal with this and have to worry even more about my iron levels. The IUD was bad enough (before it, my periods were very light and lasted 3 days with minimal cramping) but I'm out of long term birth control choices. I cannot take pills.

I am soooo upset right now!

dejaht · 01-17-2013, 04:49 PM

Hi,

Yes I think it is typical when losing weight (not just when low carbing?) I've had the heaviest periods I've ever had since beginning low carb in August last year. I think they are starting to ease off now, and I remember reading that it is a transient effect of weight loss. I'm sure others will have better info than that to add, but wanted to say you aren't alone in this

Hope it doesn't last much longer for you, hang in there.

PassionateFire · 01-18-2013, 04:15 AM

This also happened to me, but if you already have problems with your iron levels I would see your doctor to be safe!

luvmybabyhead · 01-18-2013, 04:44 AM

TOM evens out for me when I LC because I have PCOS. It gets more "normal", which for me is more and heavier bleeding and it lasts longer and I don't skip cycles. Def see a doc if you're concerned.

stardustshadow · 01-18-2013, 07:01 AM

Yes, I always have MUCH worse periods when I am actively losing and burning fat...worse PMS, more bleeding, etc. I have heard that estrogen is stored in fat cells, so when you burn the fat up, it releases more into your blood stream. It sucks I know

01-17-2013, 02:44 PM	#1
mountaingirl30 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Colorado Posts: 31 Gallery: mountaingirl30 Stats: HW:380/SW:200/CW:192/GW:170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/1/2013	Ladies... TOM help!! Ok, I started Atkins induction on January 1st. My period started on time on the 13th so I wasn't even quite out of induction yet. I have a copper IUD and the normal rhythm is two heavy days with 5-7 very light days. I've had the IUD almost a year, but after 3 months I settled into this rhythm and stayed with it. I can handle two heavy days. But right now, it's the 17th and it's STILL heavy! This is not only an uncomfortable inconvenience and a romance killer, but a medical problem. I've already been dealing with iron deficiency, I can't keep having periods like this or I'll be anemic again quickly! Is this typical when starting low carb? Will it settle soon? I only lost about 8lbs, all of it water I'm sure. I've regained 5 of those during TOM for obvious reasons. I seriously don't want to deal with this and have to worry even more about my iron levels. The IUD was bad enough (before it, my periods were very light and lasted 3 days with minimal cramping) but I'm out of long term birth control choices. I cannot take pills. I am soooo upset right now!

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01-17-2013, 04:49 PM	#2
dejaht Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Zealand Posts: 98 Gallery: dejaht Stats: in kg 120/89.5/83 5'11.5'' Start Date: August 2012	Hi, Yes I think it is typical when losing weight (not just when low carbing?) I've had the heaviest periods I've ever had since beginning low carb in August last year. I think they are starting to ease off now, and I remember reading that it is a transient effect of weight loss. I'm sure others will have better info than that to add, but wanted to say you aren't alone in this Hope it doesn't last much longer for you, hang in there.

01-18-2013, 04:15 AM	#3
PassionateFire Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 382 Gallery: PassionateFire Stats: 228.5/192.8/150-135 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 4, 2012	This also happened to me, but if you already have problems with your iron levels I would see your doctor to be safe!

01-18-2013, 04:44 AM	#4
luvmybabyhead Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dixie Posts: 494 Gallery: luvmybabyhead Stats: 342/325/300 (1st goal) WOE: LC/HF Start Date: 12/28/2012	TOM evens out for me when I LC because I have PCOS. It gets more "normal", which for me is more and heavier bleeding and it lasts longer and I don't skip cycles. Def see a doc if you're concerned.

01-18-2013, 07:01 AM	#5
stardustshadow Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Copenhagen, Denmark Posts: 3,365 Gallery: stardustshadow Stats: 248.6/163/150 WOE: VLC/IF Start Date: July 5th 2010 (Atkins)	Yes, I always have MUCH worse periods when I am actively losing and burning fat...worse PMS, more bleeding, etc. I have heard that estrogen is stored in fat cells, so when you burn the fat up, it releases more into your blood stream. It sucks I know