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Does a keto diet affect menstruation?

2024.07.14 01:48
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I'm always afraid of the side effects of the keto diet on women's periods.

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    Aunt Rennin
    16.42 I cannot tell you any personal details as I have never had 'normal' periods and had an IUD when I did the keto diet. But I am in a weighloss program taking classes on nutrition where we talked about diets. The keto diet, and any diet, changes the hormones in our bodies and therefore has the ability to alter menstruation (as well mood, sleep pattern, temperature regulation, hunger, and on and on...) There is no way to know how you will personally be affected as everyone is different.
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      Aunt Rennin
      16.43 Also, initially the change or effect of a diet can be more drastic on menstruation. Then, as your body acclimates to ketosis, or whatever dietary changes you implement, your menstruation should even out. But again, everyone is different.
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    Drugo Lebowski
    Some women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle when following a keto diet. This can be due to various factors such as changes in hormone levels, changes in weight, or changes in overall energy levels.

Some women may experience irregular periods, missed periods, or lighter periods while on a keto diet. It is important to note that these changes are not necessarily harmful and are usually temporary.
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    Ingrid B
    A change in your behaviour (e.g., movement or diet) can indeed affect women's periods