| GamerGirl
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I'm a little embarassed to so bluntly ask this but, well I figure were all eatin the same stuff so maybe one of you knows whats going on. :oops:
Well I started the SB way of life while on my period, I also felt well enough after the first two days to do some excercise. I noticed that my period lasted a lot longer then usual. Instead of just 3 to 4 days it lasted 7 to 8. And it seemed like there was alot more flow then is usual for me.
Any other women experience this as well? Is it just me? Was it my new beachy lifestile? or something completely random?
Any helpful info would be appreciated. I'm wondering if it will happen again the next time. |
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Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:08 pm |
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| Kimboroni
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| Your hormones are adjusting. Your whole body is run by hormones for the most part, and the change in eating has an effect on some of those hormones (like insulin), and those hormones in turn have an effect on other hormones, like a chain reaction. This is a great plan for women with things like PCOS because it actually fixes your female hormones via this chain reaction. I suspected PCOS to be a possiblilty for me before I went on SB, and it's amazing how my PMS symptoms have improved. You will probably find other adjustments as your body settles in. |
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Sun Sep 23, 2007 4:26 am |
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| luvs_torun
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kim's answer is one reason you may be experiencing a heavier than normal period.
However, there are many reasons it could be happening.
If it is heavier and lasting twice as long as normal, I would suggest making an appointment with your ob/gyn.
Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/menorrhagia/DS00394
I remember reading quite awhile back, of someone with a similar complaint. Turned out I believe, that she had an ectopic pregnancy.
Always good to get all your bases covered. |
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Sun Sep 23, 2007 2:17 pm |
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| Kimboroni
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| Good info, Luvs! It is possible that it's a coincidence. |
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Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:22 pm |
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| ladybugnessa
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i have not had periods in 3 years due to an ablation procedure. i started bleeding again. i figured it was due to better eating etc...
the doc is not so sure so i have to have an ultrasound next week.
sometimes our periods change on us... if it continues for a few months I'd recommend you consult your doctor. |
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Sun Sep 23, 2007 11:41 pm |
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| GamerGirl
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Thank you everyone for responding! Being able to get this information from other women on these boards is very helpful. I'll keep an eye on it and see if I need to go to the doctor.
Thanks again. :) |
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Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:58 am |
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| VallieGal
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Gamergirl,
FWIW, I also began SB, and got my period within a few days (normal start time, btw). Mine isn't heavier, in fact it's fairly similar to mine before SB.
Not sure how this helps ya, but I guess it proves that "individual results may vary" sort of thing.
I agree on calling your doc if bleeding becomes too heavy for too long - or if next cycle is again heavier - or if you have mid-cycle bleeding.
You might want to increase your red meat intake too - for the iron you're losing. |
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Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:07 pm |
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| teeteehawk
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I have had a period last for 2 weeks before and I have had friends that have had periods for 6 months...but that is all tied to PCOS.
Have you increased exercise along with dieting? Water intake? You could be bleeding more cause of the exercise too. If the bleeding stops before day 14, I would wait it out, continue as you have and see where you are with your next cycle. If the next cycle is weird...definitely get in and get checked!! |
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Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:16 pm |
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| Myrealana
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A lot of women experience menstrual changes with the beginning of a new diet. I've read many accounts of people who started early or late, missed a period or had two in a month.
It's a good idea to talk to your doctor about it, but don't get overly worried. Chances are that it's realted to your blood chemistry re-balancing as you change your eating habits. I've read several studies on dietary effect on hormones. Switching from the average American diet to one that is lower in saturated fats and higher in whole grains tends to lead to a decrease in the levels of Estradiol (E2), a component of Estrogen, which, depending on the rest of your blood chemistry can mean any number of changes to the menstrual cycle. The good news is that the studies found the results did not persist over time. The body re-balances itself in a couple months. |
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Wed Sep 26, 2007 3:32 pm |
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| GamerGirl
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I'm not familiar with all these abbrevations people use yet.
What does PCOS mean? and what is it? |
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Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:14 pm |
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| Myrealana
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| PCOS = Polycystic ovarian syndrome |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 2:04 pm |
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| Jo Ann
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yup, mines been longer. Was 5 days, now 7 days
I hadn't really thought about the SB being related, but it does seem like it's been about that long
lame |
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Mon Oct 01, 2007 10:10 pm |
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| veggies yuk
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i have not had a cycle in 20+ years...i started perimenapause at 36 and now at 39.8 i finally had one...and second one 6 weeks later...i am taking estrogen and progesteron and a couple of other pills to help level out the hormons...i went from a size 2 to a 16 in just over 2 years and my energy level has decreased greatly...
will the sb plan help with all of this...that would be a great bonus... |
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Sat Oct 06, 2007 8:15 pm |
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