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This diet can definitely cause an early period. It has happened to me several times, and then someone said it could be because of the extra iron since menstruation is a build-up of tissue from blood cells. It was very scary the first time it happened, but being overweight is a much greater health threat and I think that for a limited time, this side effect can be tolerated. I wish that more studies could be done on effects from low carb diets, because this is one symptom that isn't discussed in any scientific study as far as I can tell.
AnswerI would think that it is highly unlikely that the Atkins diet could bring on an early period AnswerI know that it sounds crazy, but it happened to me. I have PCOS and I think that the lack of carbohydrates triggers ovulation. This has happened several times.Answer
This has happened to me as well. I had been really low carbing for about a week and used the Ketosis strips to find out if I was really burning fat. Yep! I was happy til two days later when I started my period 2 WEEKS early! I'm not over weight, just wanted to burn some fat around my middle. Due to this difficult side effect, I won't be on Atkins for the long term. It would have been nice to mention this as a possible side effect!
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I believe this happened to me, too. I'm 20 years old, very overweight and I have PCOS. I've never had a natural period before, but just a few weeks after I started a low-carb diet I got them.
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Thanks Wiki, This has just happened to me 2 weeks + early. In a mild panic hit the internet....no other sites mention it at all!
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What could be the cause of bad cramps and heavy period-like bleeding that's too early to be my period?
First off what do you mean it's too early to be my period? Are you talking about age wise or month wise?
Period come early from stress?
Stress can cause your period to be early, late, or even skip a month.
Is it possible to get your period after 20 days when you normally get them after 28 days and what the cause?
Yes, it is possible to get your period after 20 days when you normally get then after 28 days. The cause of your period coming early could be related to stress, certain medications, hormonal changes or a health condition.
What does it mean when you bleed a week when your not on your period?
It could be that your period is early by a week
What if you get your period too early?
Could just be stress...how early? emilyrocks233-i got my period in 3rd grade is that bad :(
If you are 41 what could cause an irregular period that has gone on for two weeks?
Talk to your doctor. It could be early menopause or any of a number of other conditions, yes, including pregnancy.
Why did you get your period 15days after your last period?
If you're on birth control and have missed any pills this can result in a early period. Alternatively pregnancy, irregular periods or hormone imbalance can also cause a early period.
You have been taking your birth control correctly for over a year and just started your period a week and a half early what could be the cause of this?
Well from what i have learnt first hand. Sometimes your period will come early due to stress, a great loss within family or friends
What causes for early period?
Timing is a genetic thing. Also soy milk at a young age can cause early puberty.
Can vitamin supplements cause your period to come a week early?
No, vitamin supplements cannot cause your period to come a week early - vitamin supplements are just vitamins, like what you'd consume with a healthy diet. Although Vitamin C in high doses can induce your period if it is due as it starves the uterus of progesterone.
Can thrush cause your period to come early?
I'm not sure, but I do have thrush and twice now, my period has come early. I will ask my practitioner, and you should do the same. Keep us posted!
Can percoset delay your period?
It shouldn't, but whatever ailment you are taking it for might cause delay. If you need penicillin, your body has an infection somewhere and your cycle could come late or early.
