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A space to talk openly about weight loss journeys and challenges. 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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My periods have stopped

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javotte · 01/02/2011 10:24

Does it mean I'm not eating enough? I've been dieting for three months and no period in January - but I'm not eating less than in November or December. PS I'm not pregnant.

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Foreverondiet · 01/02/2011 10:35

How many calories a day?
What sort of diet?
What do you weigh now?
How much have you lost?
Have your periods always been totally regular?
Are you using any hormonal contraception?

Original poster
javotte · 01/02/2011 10:43

Low-carb (nothing as extreme as Atkins), low-fat. I don't count calories (I'd say 1000). I take vitamins and minerals every day. I have gone down from 194 to 154lbs (I'm 5'7''). I'm not used to missing periods, and we use condoms.

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javotte · 01/02/2011 10:45

Sorry I can't post more than 2 lines at a time or my messages are blocked. Thanks for your time, foreverondiet

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Foreverondiet · 01/02/2011 11:48

Ok, well you aren't underweight but maybe your daily calorie intake is very low.

I wouldn't be desperately worried about it, the body suppresses ovulation in a famine (!)but if you miss more than one you should discuss with doctor.

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javotte · 01/02/2011 11:56

Thanks foreverondiet.
Just when I was convincing DH to have a third child...

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msboogie · 01/02/2011 12:19

calorie intake way too low!

kkey21 · 01/02/2011 21:08

Oh Javotte....test!

I was on the Depo, more effective than condoms and i was pregnant-didn't even have periods because of the depo!

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