late period

[wanabeasizeten.com]

Hi guys, my period is late, only by a couple of days. I took a test, it came back negative. I was wondering would being in ketosis effect the test result? I read not to do atkins if pregnant. Any advice. Xxx

[Tril]

I think it's common... estrogen is fat soluable. When you metabolize a lot of fat, it disrupts your estrogen levels and that can effect your cycle.

Is there any REASON to suspect you might be pg? If not, wait a few days and see what happens... retest if needed. There's no evidence that a ketogenic diet is detrimental to a pregnancy... there's just no evidence it's safe, so they don't advise it.

FWI, many women who have trouble getting pg are able to conceive after losing weight on a ketogenic diet.

[wanabeasizeten.com]

Hey. Erm started my period today, D'oh couple of days late, thought I might of been preggers : 3( There's always next month. If I was to get pregnant would I be able to carry on the woe? X

[Tril]

So you're trying, then???

You can continue to follow the plan... but it's highly suggested that you go above 50g per day to take yourself out of ketosis. It's never been determined if ketones are safe for a developing fetus or not. Kinda hard to run THAT experiment! But because there's no proof it's safe, it's best to avoid ketosis... just be sure to get your extra carbs from healthy sources like more veggies, starchy veggies and fruit. NOT ice cream and candy.

Good luck!

[wanabeasizeten.com]

yeah i guess we are , we are engaged and have been together 7 years, i came off the pill a while ago now so if it happens it happens if i caught i would come out of ketosis, up till then i will continue this woe xxx

[wintervixen]

It sounds like you're not pregnant yet. It takes 2-3 weeks after unprotected sex, for a pregnancy test to show a positive result (that's how long it takes for the pregnancy hormone HCG to build up in your system).

If you're TTC (trying to conceive), please please take Folic Acid!!! Also, you'll Benifit from taking multi-vitamins. Some people don't know they're pregnant until they completely miss one or two periods, Folic Acid helps with baby's brain development, so it's really important to add it to your diet.

If you want help, I used the Fertility Friend website to help me conceive my son and made lots of great ladies TTC. But if you're taking the relaxed approach, that's cool too. And remember 2-3 weeks for a result to show up on a stick. Good luck