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Low-carb diets

Share advice and experiences of following a low-carb diet.Mumsnet hasn't checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. You may wish to speak to a medical professional before starting any diet.

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Keto and periods?

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sausageface · 09/05/2021 20:42

I started keto in Jan and have lost 3 stone since then - bmi is still 38 to give you an idea of where I'm at.
I have pcos and have always had semi regular cycles of generally around 30-33 days with the occasional anomaly a few times a year that's longer or shorter. Since starting in Jan I've had 3 longer cycles consecutively and I'm not sure if this is something I need to be concerned with and if I need to reconsider my level of carbs each day? Maybe move to low carb? I'm reluctant to do so if I don't need to as I love keto and how it makes me feel, but we're also in the start of a fertility pathway so fertility really is at the forefront of my mind and don't want to jeopardise things. My understanding is that keto is generally good for fertility so I'm a little confused. Any advice would be appreciated :) x

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Blondebakingmumma · 16/05/2021 14:31

I recently listened to a a specialist OBGYN on a podcast. She recommends to her fertility patients to go keto and fast. She herself is carnivore.
Also check out Kelly Hogan. She had fertility issues until she went carnivore. Interesting story.

Gabor · 18/06/2021 18:11

@sausageface

I started keto in Jan and have lost 3 stone since then - bmi is still 38 to give you an idea of where I'm at. I have pcos and have always had semi regular cycles of generally around 30-33 days with the occasional anomaly a few times a year that's longer or shorter. Since starting in Jan I've had 3 longer cycles consecutively and I'm not sure if this is something I need to be concerned with and if I need to reconsider my level of carbs each day? Maybe move to low carb? I'm reluctant to do so if I don't need to as I love keto and how it makes me feel, but we're also in the start of a fertility pathway so fertility really is at the forefront of my mind and don't want to jeopardise things. My understanding is that keto is generally good for fertility so I'm a little confused. Any advice would be appreciated :) x

@sausageface Check out Dr Pateguana on YouTube and Dr Feung on YouTube. They have also done a book called the PCOS plan.

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