Periods stopped....

jackdaniels1234123

.....due to diet! Definately not pregnant ....... i'm not sure if it's due to low carb or not enough cals??

anyone else experienced this?

DuhhMuffin

I know that girls with eating disorders usually stop having periods because their bodies can't support it or something...

I'm not sure what all the actual medical stuff for that is, but if you're super duper skinny and not having periods, you may need to start gaining some body fat.

seena511

see a doctor

rosieg1979

Second see a doctor. If your periods stop because of your diet you are too thin, and putting yourself at risk.

misskerouac

See an actual doctor.

KatieHall77

Yes see a doctor, been low carb for over a year and its never stopped. Even a slight possibility of pregnancy? That's my first instinct when that happens to me.
Good luck to you

joanmarienana

Please see a doctor; one reason periods stop is when your body fat % gets too low. Don't risk your health.

Sleepynita

Many people can experience irregularity when they drop more then 15% of their original body mass, but to stop completely isn't right.

Now for TMI, I get mine bi weekly since I lost the weight, which is freaking annoying.

Firefox7275

.....due to diet! Definately not pregnant ....... i'm not sure if it's due to low carb or not enough cals??

anyone else experienced this?

Or too dietary fat? Or too low body fat? Or losing too fast? Or overexercising? Or nutrient deficiencies? Please go to a doctor, there is every chance your hormone levels have been off for many months to get to menstruation ceasing.

jackdaniels1234123

I am not too thin, i am not even skinny.

I overheard someone at work mention that a low carb diet can stop periods....

Will see DR!

astrampe

How much are you eating? Even if you are not too thin yet, it can stop due to underfeeding.....

mgram2

I stopped having a period for 7 months. Now I get it every few months or so.
I haven't seen a doctor.. but I'm sure it's calorie related.

saintspoon

Have you had a recent weight gain?

Can you provide your age, height & weight? it will help us to help you

Bobby__Clerici

Under eating...over-training can cause this...and as other have said, see your Dr...
:flowerforyou:

JennyLisT

This is not a question for the internet- it is a question for your doctor. Even if it has nothing to do with your diet or weight, this can be a sign of serious problems.

karenjoy

once your BMI is too low, your body stops menstruating, please see a Dr, and if your BMI is not low, see a Dr anyway....if something about your body that is normal, stops happening, it is a sign of something...just get it checked. please. :flowerforyou:

shaunap3

There's a thousand reasons, diet and non-diet related that could stop a period. Definitely see your gyno and see what they say!

1ConcreteGirl

Many people can experience irregularity when they drop more then 15% of their original body mass, but to stop completely isn't right.

Now for TMI, I get mine bi weekly since I lost the weight, which is freaking annoying.

This is actually untrue.

Disruption of LH pulsatlity and ovarian function has more to do with too low of net calories (energy availability) over a brief period of time as demonstrated in this landmark study by Anne B Loucks: http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/88/1/297.full

Also, according to this study ( http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/early/2012/04/24/jc.2012-1444.abstract?rss=1 ) netting too low of calories for five consecutive days can result in cycle disruption, regardless of lean body mass lost

ETA: you should still talk to a doctor about this
Special thanks to GeekyJock76

krose764

First off, I would advise you to see your doctor--maybe you're pregnant, maybe you're not, maybe it's some other physiologic issue related to the female reproductive system.

One thing to consider--If you have lost a lot of weight (especially if you have had a large decrease in body fat), that may be a possible cause for your missed period(s). If a woman's body fat percentage (in relation to body mass) is too low, the body recognizes that it does not have enough "reserve" to support a growing fetus, and therefore "skips" the female reproductive processes (aka ovulation, menstruation, etc).

****Again, as other members have already advised--please be sure to see a doctor to make sure this isn't a more serious issue. Also, pay attention for other symptoms that may be related such as pelvic pain, nausea, discharge, spotting, etc....so that you can report them to your doctor as well*** Good luck

msbunnie68

Can I ask what calorie limit you are currently on? If you are consuming on the lower end (around the 1200 mark) then it is a very real possibility that your periods have stopped because you are eating below your BMR (too few calories to keep all of your bodily functions happy). If you exercise on top of this and don't eat your calories back then you are definitely eating below BMR.

Google BMR and work yours out. You should not eat below that for sustained periods of time or your body will start kicking non-essentials to the curb (periods...peeling fingernails...dry brittle falling out hair etc).

Go to your doctor and get some guidance on this and be honest with how much you have been eating and working out.

mmsalmon1987

Another symptom of stopped periods is Poylcystic Ovarian Syndrome, usually a small % of body weight loss will start them again. Again, check with your doctor. So many benign reasons this could be happening.

geekyjock76

Many people can experience irregularity when they drop more then 15% of their original body mass, but to stop completely isn't right.

Now for TMI, I get mine bi weekly since I lost the weight, which is freaking annoying.

This is actually untrue.

Disruption of LH pulsatlity and ovarian function has more to do with too low of net calories (energy availability) over a brief period of time as demonstrated in this landmark study by Anne B Loucks: http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/88/1/297.full

Also, according to this study ( http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/early/2012/04/24/jc.2012-1444.abstract?rss=1 ) netting too low of calories for five consecutive days can result in cycle disruption, regardless of lean body mass lost

ETA: you should still talk to a doctor about this
Special thanks to GeekyJock76

Awww. Thanks for mentioning me! But yes, it's a net calorie amount that is too low because most women ideally do not get their body fat percentage low enough for that to be the cause. Even excessive aerobic exercise leads to low energy availability, which is what that study determined.

marycmeadows

go see a dr. I've had my period skip once since I've changed my life, but I've always eaten plenty. if you're not feeding your body enough, your periods can be affected. My periods have also changed their cycle a bit since losing weight, but nothing bad. if you aren't eating enough, OR you lose a lot of weight in a short time, it can affect your hormonal balance for a bit.

danasings

When I was 14, I used a VLCD to lose 26 pounds in 2 months. My periods stopped for 2 years. I also gained the weight back plus 15 more before I graduated high school. In college I became bulimic.

I point all of this out because you could be on a very slippery slope here. But since you've provided very little information, I can only assume that you're starving yourself.

NaurielR

I'm going to repeat what everyone is saying and tell you to see an actual doctor. It's important that you see someone who can give you a physical examination.

That being said, missing a period, or even two in a row is nothing to be too concerned about. The general consensus is that missing three in a row is the point at which you definitely need to se a doctor.

Your period can stop for a number of reasons. Over training, not getting enough calories, and a really low body fat percentage are all causes. However, certain hormone conditions (such as with the thyroid) or going through a stressful period in your life can effect your menstral cycle.

I missed my period for about four months before I saw a doctor about it. She told me that this problem is more common than you might think. She also explained to me that if the body misses one or two periods for a certain reason, even after that factor is fixed the body can still take awhile for your hormones to correctly cycle again. She put me on three months of birth control to try to get my period started on their own again.