Hi, I am in week 4 of LCHF and IF 16:8. I have lost 10lbs in total but when I researched this eating regime I didn’t consider any implications of doing this whilst going through the menopause. (Age 53)
I certainly don’t feel bloated anymore but have intermittent bleeding that I didn’t have pre LCHF.
I would like to know if anyone else is in the same position and really want reassurance that I’m following the right plan.
Thank you all
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From my experience over the past 7 months, and other anecdotal information I've read/heard, LCHF and keto can have quite an effect on monthly cycles and hormone levels generally (and anything regulated by those hormone levels!)..
For me, it has meant really irregular cycles to start with, and now very long cycles. Someone previously wrote a similar post commenting that she had had more frequent and irregular bleeding.
Obviously always best to check with your doctor, but there's a good chance that it's to do with changes in hormone levels relating to dietary changes. From what I've read, it usually settles down after a few months. For me, I seem to be stuck with the longer cycles now. I'm quite happy with that though- they were too frequent before!
Here is a link to another post on the subject of monthly cycles and LCHF:
Hiya. I've only been doing LCHF and IF and am menopausal too. Haven't noticed and bleeding yet. 11 lbs down though and so happy with all other aspects of the plan. Dont think there's much scientific research on how this eating style affects us at our age. Definitely check with gp. Good luck
I appreciate this is an old post however I am almost I believe menopause- possibly still peri ? I have been fasting but not doing the LCHF way.
Can I ask what you eat as I don’t know how much is low and how much is high of each. You all seem to be doing well on it which is fab. Are there any recipe books out there for this lifestyle.
I appreciate this is an old post however I am almost I believe menopause- possibly still peri ? I have been fasting but not doing the LCHF way.
Can I ask what you eat as I don’t know how much is low and how much is high of each. You all seem to be doing well on it which is fab. Are there any recipe books out there for this lifestyle.
I eat fish, meat, dairy and vegetables mainly, the best advice I can give is to google Diet Doctor for what to eat, there is lots of meal plans and recipies on there too ! Good luck, let us know how you get on ! x
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