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could late period be due to new diet?

post #1 of 5
2/28/10 at 11:29pm
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Have any of you experienced this? I started a fairly serious change in diet (that I intend to continue) two weeks ago. I've had a fairly regular cycle, but am now 5 days late for AF. I took a pregnancy test, which was negative, and I feel bloated and PMS-y as all get out (on top of that, dh and I did dtd unprotected the night before AF was due- which was now almost a week ago- so we've both been a bit concerned) Anyway- could a big dietary change (big drop in total calories) cause this? If so, does that necessarily mean that my new diet is inherently unhealthy, or is it more a factor of just the big change? I feel like I'm eating such healthier food, and have been really proud of myself for changing my snack habits, etc.- but the past several days I have been very tired, etc., and that on top of the missed period are making me wonder if I should lighten up a little. Any thoughts or resources would be appreciated.
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post #2 of 5
3/1/10 at 9:49am
How many calories are you getting now and how many were you getting before? If you are already within a healthy weight range, then I suppose this could be a temporary factor? But I don't really know.
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post #3 of 5
3/1/10 at 10:35am
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I've got no idea how what my caloric intake was before-- probably well over 2000 many days since I ws in the habit of baking cookies, etc. often. I don't count calories now, but am probably hovering between 1000-1500. I'm fairly overweight, so it feels like a good change, but I'm just concerned because I've rarely been this late ever. Had another negative pg test. May call the nurseline and see what they have to say.
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post #4 of 5
3/1/10 at 12:38pm
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Originally Posted by SweetPotato View Post
I've got no idea how what my caloric intake was before-- probably well over 2000 many days since I ws in the habit of baking cookies, etc. often. I don't count calories now, but am probably hovering between 1000-1500. I'm fairly overweight, so it feels like a good change, but I'm just concerned because I've rarely been this late ever. Had another negative pg test. May call the nurseline and see what they have to say.
1000 is too low! Yes, that's much too drastic a change. It's unsustainable! But since you don't count calories, it's possible you are getting more than that...
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post #5 of 5
3/2/10 at 12:58pm
Yes, this can result in a change in cycle. When I go on a strict diet (maybe 1,500 calories?), but really, really healthy my cycle gets delayed. I am VERY regular otherwise. I think some people are more sensitive. Good luck with the diet !
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