So this is a question for female faster, i have been fasting 4/2 for about 2 months now and have lost just over 2 stone but my period has stopped, definatly not pregnant but was woundering if any body else has experienced this and if its ‘normal’?
I suspect it has more to do with your weight loss than your fasting. 2 stone (28 lbs) in 2 months is significant and rapid weight loss can impact your cycle. I had a friend who lost a bunch of weight fairly quickly and she didn’t have her period for two months - she was worried and consulted her doctor and he attributed it to her weight loss. Personally, mine have never been super regular. However in March I did a 21 day water fast and it did not effect my cycle. If you’re worried see the doctor, but I’d say it’s just a side effect of losing weight quickly and/or of changing your diet. My understanding is that fat/cholesterol has some impact/connection to hormone production, but I am not a medical professional so I can’t give you the scientific explanation.
I started this fast while on my period. Not doing a water fast (I’m drinking coffee) but by the end of the first day, my period stopped. I should’ve gone for at least a couple more days.
Not sure what’s going on but I haven’t lost any weight this fast either (I’m on my third day currently).