Some women on the keto diet report having irregular periods, while others say their monthly cycle vanished altogether (called amenorrhea) after adopting keto. In fact, it seems to be right up there with weight loss as one of the main side effects of the diet.
Also know, how long does it take for keto to affect your period?
(Dr. Palma says it can take up to three months for your period and the rest of your body to rebound.) Even though your body will bounce back once you return to a balanced eating plan, doctors say it’s important to recognize just how much extreme diets can affect your body beyond the number that shows up on the scale.
Keeping this in consideration, does keto make you fertile?
“Using a ketogenic diet to improve body weight can definitely help women who do not ovulate — release an egg — regularly, including those with polycystic ovary syndrome [PCOS],” explains Rashmi Kudesia, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Houston IVF, a CCRM Network Clinic in Texas.
Can losing weight change your menstrual cycle?
Excessive or sudden weight loss can cause your periods to stop. Severely restricting the amount of calories you eat stops the production of hormones needed for ovulation.
Why is my period late?
Missed or late periods happen for many reasons other than pregnancy. Common causes can range from hormonal imbalances to serious medical conditions. There are also two times when it’s typical for your period to be irregular: when it first begins, and when the menopause transition starts.