ANOTHER Ladies-only Thread
Shadowmf023
Posts: 812 Member
...because goodness knows there are so many on these boards. Lol 
Anyhoo.
So, ever since they started at age 13, my hormones have always been out of whack. My period never seemed to find it's way into a pattern. Sometimes it would be at the beginning of the month, sometimes at the end. Sometimes I'd skip 1-2 months before it started again, or have it 2 times in one month. Sometimes it would be for varying times between 3 days and 7 days. Sometimes I would have insane pain and others I don't.
Then my mom suggested I take BC. So I took BC which regulated it nicely. I took it up until a year ago when I decided to stop taking it. For a few months after, my period continued as it did on BC. And now it seems all over the place again.
I'm wondering if any of you had similar issues, and did keto/low carb fix them?
Anyhoo.
So, ever since they started at age 13, my hormones have always been out of whack. My period never seemed to find it's way into a pattern. Sometimes it would be at the beginning of the month, sometimes at the end. Sometimes I'd skip 1-2 months before it started again, or have it 2 times in one month. Sometimes it would be for varying times between 3 days and 7 days. Sometimes I would have insane pain and others I don't.
Then my mom suggested I take BC. So I took BC which regulated it nicely. I took it up until a year ago when I decided to stop taking it. For a few months after, my period continued as it did on BC. And now it seems all over the place again.
I'm wondering if any of you had similar issues, and did keto/low carb fix them?
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Have you ever been checked for PCOS?1
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Okay I googled the symptoms. I have two of them which is the irregular periods and oily skin. (And my hair is just as oily, I have to wash it daily) But only my face and back. And I don't have acne except for around my period.0
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Mine are variable too. I find they are slightly shorter cycles on LCHF, and of shorter duration, but it isn't much of a difference. I still range from 25 to 35 days, with the usual being 27-30 days, and the duration is 2 days to 9, with the average getting closer to 5 (shorter than in the past).
I have insulin resistance. I think LCHF helped a bit to regulate things. Possibly helped a lot since I am in my mid 40s and skipping along the edge of perimenopause.0 -
I'd say this woe made a mess of my cycle, but the truth is, I'm pretty sure it's actually the rapid weight loss that's throwing my hormones out of whack more than the woe itself. During my first 3 months of very low carb, shark week turned into shark month. But I lost nearly 50 lbs during that time, which was causing all kinds of physiological changes to my body. It went all wonky again about 6 months later, after being normal in between, but that time it resolved itself within a month.
It's frustrating as heck, but being a fat girl sucks worse for me, so I deal with it
P.S. Whilst birth control pills rock in terms of providing a steady cycle among other great benefits, there are risks. I got blood clots in my brain from taking Seasonale. I miss the luxury of a regular cycle, but it definitely wasn't worth nearly dying for. Just sharing, cuz none of us think that we're going to be that one out of 100,000 who suffers the really bad side effects of pharmaceuticals.1 -
PaleoInScotland wrote: »I'd say this woe made a mess of my cycle, but the truth is, I'm pretty sure it's actually the rapid weight loss that's throwing my hormones out of whack more than the woe itself. During my first 3 months of very low carb, shark week turned into shark month. But I lost nearly 50 lbs during that time, which was causing all kinds of physiological changes to my body. It went all wonky again about 6 months later, after being normal in between, but that time it resolved itself within a month.
It's frustrating as heck, but being a fat girl sucks worse for me, so I deal with it
P.S. Whilst birth control pills rock in terms of providing a steady cycle among other great benefits, there are risks. I got blood clots in my brain from taking Seasonale. I miss the luxury of a regular cycle, but it definitely wasn't worth nearly dying for. Just sharing, cuz none of us think that we're going to be that one out of 100,000 who suffers the really bad side effects of pharmaceuticals.
I took them for about 7 years and then decided to stop taking them. I never had any bad experiences, but my brain kept telling me that ut can't be healthy taking them for that long. I've heard that blood clots can happen. So, as you said, a regular cycle isn't worth it.0 -
When I began BC, 25 years ago, I coincidentally developed an autoimmune disease with the opposite problem - I couldn't clot. I was critically anemic. I remember the doctors warning me not to cough too hard or sneeze because I could rupure a blood vessel in my head and bleed out.
I stayed on BC only long enough to help stop the bleeding and then I dropped them. They might not have caused it all, but the timing suggested it could be linked.0 -
When I began BC, 25 years ago, I coincidentally developed an autoimmune disease with the opposite problem - I couldn't clot. I was critically anemic. I remember the doctors warning me not to cough too hard or sneeze because I could rupure a blood vessel in my head and bleed out.
I stayed on BC only long enough to help stop the bleeding and then I dropped them. They might not have caused it all, but the timing suggested it could be linked.
Wow! That sounds scary! I'd freak the hell out if I were to go through something like that.
I'm anemic also, but not that bad. I don't even take iron supplements for mine. Although it's bad enough that I'm not allowed to donate blood.0 -
Shadowmf023 wrote: »When I began BC, 25 years ago, I coincidentally developed an autoimmune disease with the opposite problem - I couldn't clot. I was critically anemic. I remember the doctors warning me not to cough too hard or sneeze because I could rupure a blood vessel in my head and bleed out.
I stayed on BC only long enough to help stop the bleeding and then I dropped them. They might not have caused it all, but the timing suggested it could be linked.
Wow! That sounds scary! I'd freak the hell out if I were to go through something like that.
I'm anemic also, but not that bad. I don't even take iron supplements for mine. Although it's bad enough that I'm not allowed to donate blood.
I have other autoimmune issues so this one could be totally unrelated to starting BC. I just don't believe much in coincidence when it comes to health. KWIM? BC might have kicked it off, but something else might have done it later on too.
Speaking of autoimmune issues, anemia is the most common symptom of celiac disease. It's not uncommon among other AI issues either. If you have chronic anemia it might be something to check. Hopefully not.0 -
Shadowmf023 wrote: »When I began BC, 25 years ago, I coincidentally developed an autoimmune disease with the opposite problem - I couldn't clot. I was critically anemic. I remember the doctors warning me not to cough too hard or sneeze because I could rupure a blood vessel in my head and bleed out.
I stayed on BC only long enough to help stop the bleeding and then I dropped them. They might not have caused it all, but the timing suggested it could be linked.
Wow! That sounds scary! I'd freak the hell out if I were to go through something like that.
I'm anemic also, but not that bad. I don't even take iron supplements for mine. Although it's bad enough that I'm not allowed to donate blood.
I have other autoimmune issues so this one could be totally unrelated to starting BC. I just don't believe much in coincidence when it comes to health. KWIM? BC might have kicked it off, but something else might have done it later on too.
Speaking of autoimmune issues, anemia is the most common symptom of celiac disease. It's not uncommon among other AI issues either. If you have chronic anemia it might be something to check. Hopefully not.
Not impossible since I've had digestive issues FOREVER (chronic constipation, and all manner of intestinal infections). But it's a lot better on this WOE. Well, pretty much cured.0 -
Excellent.
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Did you also know that anemia is associated with low stomach acid? Low stomach acids prevent you from being able to break down any iron you intake so that you can absorb it. And if you have constipation and intestinal issues, I would definitely look into this, @Shadowmf023 ...1
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KnitOrMiss wrote: »Did you also know that anemia is associated with low stomach acid? Low stomach acids prevent you from being able to break down any iron you intake so that you can absorb it. And if you have constipation and intestinal issues, I would definitely look into this, @Shadowmf023 ...
I don't know about that... I've had these issues since I was a baby?0 -
I imagine it could be a genetic thing, since gallbladder issues can be a genetic thing, too...
http://bodyecology.com/articles/low_stomach_acid_symptoms.php
http://scdlifestyle.com/2012/06/hypochlorhydria-3-common-signs-of-low-stomach-acid/
http://www.naturalnews.com/039312_chronic_constipation_stomach_acid_natural_remedies.html
I personally have the opposite (diarrhea versus constipation, though I do go back and forth on occasion)..but many others here in this group have treated their issues by dropping fiber or going carnivore, etc., but from how this reads, if you aren't breaking meat down well, that could be very painful! I use a combo of Apple Cider Vinegar in pill form and NOW brand Super Enzymes (I didn't tolerate the formula that was Betaine HCL on it's own well at all)...
@Sunny_Bunny_ might have some input into the increasing magnesium/decreasing fiber options...0 -
KnitOrMiss wrote: »I imagine it could be a genetic thing, since gallbladder issues can be a genetic thing, too...
http://bodyecology.com/articles/low_stomach_acid_symptoms.php
http://scdlifestyle.com/2012/06/hypochlorhydria-3-common-signs-of-low-stomach-acid/
http://www.naturalnews.com/039312_chronic_constipation_stomach_acid_natural_remedies.html
I personally have the opposite (diarrhea versus constipation, though I do go back and forth on occasion)..but many others here in this group have treated their issues by dropping fiber or going carnivore, etc., but from how this reads, if you aren't breaking meat down well, that could be very painful! I use a combo of Apple Cider Vinegar in pill form and NOW brand Super Enzymes (I didn't tolerate the formula that was Betaine HCL on it's own well at all)...
@Sunny_Bunny_ might have some input into the increasing magnesium/decreasing fiber options...
Fibre hasn't really brothered my digestion. It's just that I normally would have to consume twice the "recommended amount" - that is 40g- a day to have any kind of effect, on SAD.
Ever since my macros have been set to keto levels, my problems seem to have vanished. I'm guessing the fat helped a lot. On some days I do get in my recommended amount of fibre along with the fat, and all works fine. Sometimes I get in 7g of fibre a day or less, but hit fat, and then all STILL works fine.
As far as mag is concerned, I only take one pil every second night, to avoid muscle twitching at night, and to help me sleep deeper.0
