Day 1 of period and day 1 of extended fast.

Hi folks who get their period! Has anyone noticed a difference in their period while fasting? Specifically taking any hormonal form of BC? I'm hoping to do a 48-hour fast while on my period, possibly longer.

Answer

I’m on day 2 of my period. Not on birth control.

I’ve been doing a 16-18 hr fast every day for the past 6 days.

Cramps seem to be more painful but not excruciating (I don’t really ever get horrific cramps though). Flow seems to be the same so far, a “normal for me” day 2.

I’m curious about how it would be if I was straight up fasting for days vs the IF I’m doing now. Please update so I can hear how it goes! I say give it a try.