Re: lower carbing
From: Joanna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 13 Nov 2001 21:01:50 -0600 (CST)
Hi Sandra,
Sorry...I don't have any answers for you, but I hope you can answer a
question... I was wondering approximately how many grams of carbs you
are consuming per day?
I am lower carbing...about 80 daily. I'm on the pill, since I am not
ready for a baby just yet. However, I am curious about if I were to go
off the pill....what level of carb intake is likely to induce regular
periods and ovulation. Of course, I understand this will likely vary
from woman to woman. As it is now...if I go off the pill, nothing
happens. Were you the same before low carbing?
Thanks Sandra!!
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Joanna
At Tue, 13 Nov 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>
>I have been lower carbing (not atkins) for several months now. My periods
>have been regular for 4 months and they appear to be ovulatory( eggwhite and
>temp. rise) I'm curious about others of whom low carbing has worked for as
>well. How long have you been doing it and how long have your periods been
>normal as a result. More clearly, I'm wondering how long lower carbing may
>continue to work, or will it;s positive effects wear off over time? I
>understand that no one knows for sure but I'm hoping for some positive
>encouragement that I may be able to have some long lasting control through
>diet. Also, I interested in hearing what others take for vitamins, minerals,
>and herbs to help with pcos. I'm trying desperately to help myself without
>meds for now, because I'm still nursing my 13 month old. I know I need to be
>careful with vitamins as well and currently take pretty basic vitamins. I'm
>37 I weigh 174, and need to loose at least 20 more lbs but I'm at a wieght
>loss standstill unless I do a drastic diet like atkins, which I do not feel
>is a good idea long term. My lower carb approach I feel is more liveable long
>term.
>Thanks so much
>Sandra in Minnesota
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