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[Susiepoos]

This is a little off plan but I'm wondering if there's anyone who can advise me. I started my period 12 days ago - I'm usually 'on' for 5/6 days at the very most but today is day 12 and I'm exhausted. I keep thinking that I'm stopping and then a few hours later I'm bleeding again. This is my first period since starting the diet and I'm just wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem?

 

[dukannotsofatty]

Hi susie, it sounds quite strange to me, but then my periods are daft anyway, I quite often stop mid week and then start again for a few days, but I have to admit never for 12 days. It sounds like a trip to the docs or practice nurse is in order.

 

[Susiepoos]

I was thinking that might be the case but I'm up to date with my smears but this is so abnormal for me

 

[dukannotsofatty]

It may well be your bodies reaction to the diet, but its not worth risking another month. Maybesomeone else can answer if they have had problems.

 

[Bellisdaisy]

I'd get to the GP if I were you. It could be that you need iron. If your levels are low that can make you bleed more and would also explain the exhaustion. A simple blood test will check for this

 

[carole66]

Hi Susie

I had my first period while being on the diet a couple of weeks ago, and mine too lasted forever!!!!

It started off very light, then after about three days went as heavy as normal, lasted like this for about 5 days (normal for me) but then it went light again and was like this for another week!!!! (Not normal for me).

I was just assuming it was to do with the diet, but will see what the next one is like.

I remember hearing a long time ago that a lot of oestrogen is stored in body fat, and as you lose weight, this is released and can affect your periods. I have no idea how true or not this may be, maybe someone out there has some medical knowledge???

If anyone can help, I'd be interested to know too.

 

[Susiepoos]

Thanks for that Carole - I shall ask one of the doctors at work tonight but it makes sense to me - I'll let you know x