Girls! TOM question

[ducky1990]

I have been on Atkins for close to 4 weeks. I should have started Sunday, and I did a little, but nothing like normal. Has anyone else experienced this during the first month? I am NOT pregnant
Thanks!

[spirittalker]

Atkins seems to mess with cycles. I think any weight loss has a tendency to do that because when you burn fat you release estrogen into your bloodstream.

[Buddrfly]

Me Too!

Don't worry Ducky! I actually started 9 days early this month--then it lasted a week and a half :yikes :yikes. I think it is just the body adjusting to the WOE. :yes

[kweifei]

messes with TOM

First time I was on Atkins (this is secound time) my TOM got very messed up even though I am on the pill.

Not only did I have spotting in between but it was totally off the normal schedule.
Dr said it has to do with major change in diet and rapid weight loss...
don't know if that is happening but it normalized for me after a few months.

[AWAaviatrix]

Boy am I glad you asked this question. I started my cycle on day 19 instead of the normal 28. I did changed from the pill to the Nuva Ring this month so I'm not sure if it is the weight loss or the change in BC.
Either way I sure hope it stabilizes.
Misty

[spazzyhilo]

This happened to me too - I started over a week early and I've been on the pill for 4 years now. Unfortunately since Dr. Atkins wasn't female he didn't cover all the "wonderful" hormonal changes that we woman get to go through. So just be patient.. your cycle should go back to normal... eventually...