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Extended fasting and cycle question!

Hey everyone! I’ve been strict Keto and OMAD for over a year now. On April 11th I decided to do an extended fast, I did a 7 day 10 hour, which was quite easy! I had my normal cycle right on time on the 21st. I have a pretty normal 27 day cycle, some infertility issues but we’ve put those on the back burner for the time being. I began extended fasting at 166lbs, weighing in at 143 this past Friday- woohoooo! After the seven day fast I had three days of re-feed within normal TDEE calories. Since then I fast Monday- Friday, reeeding Saturday and Sunday. It works great and I’m super pleased. The “issue” is that I’m now going into three days late for my cycle. While I realize that fasting can wreak havoc hormonally with everything, My bloodwork shows that hormonally it doesn’t seem to be doing that. I would think my refeed would kick my cycle into what it should be. As it’s a Sunday night I can’t take a test yet. I know that I did have a very strong ovulation this month because I still track for my OB. I’m just looking for any anecdotal info from you wonderful ladies on how 5-2 potentially messed with your cycles. For the first time in five years I’m actually not looking forward to testing for a possible pregnancy, we decided to take a six month break but… life happens and even with a break, there’s obviously no birth control being used ( seems like a moot point after five years of trying!) Sorry for this long question/ explanation. Just trying to wrap my head around things :)

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I hope this works out for you!! I have an IUD, so my cycles are irregular anyway. But I was wanting to ask how tall you are? I have similar SW and GW. How did the refeeds affect your weight and water retention (bloating, swollen boobs, etc)?

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