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Vegetarianism and Period
Technically I'm not a vegetarian, but beginning a few months ago, I stopped eating red meat. I eat chicken sometimes, but since I don't eat red meat I'm probably not getting enough iron. Plus, I don't know if this is the case with me, but my sisters have low-iron anemia.
I started eating a little bit of red meat last week.
The problem is, I haven't gotten my period yet, so I'm wondering if this change in diet is the cause of this. Or maybe because I stopped exercising around the same time I stopped eating red meat?
If any of you are vegetarians, vegan, or don't eat meat, has this happened to you too? or if you've tried this and it affected your period?
Please don't tell me to take a pregnancy test, I just want to know if this is a reason or not. Thanks in advance!
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I am a pescetarian (only occasional fish) and my period has become short and sometimes doesnt come at all i went 3 months without it. I was so paranoid I took a test even though i'm a virgin lmfao. Try a doctor.(female)
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Being a veggie (or almost one!) shouldn't make you stop having your period. Many people who are vegetarian don't realise how to eat properly - it's not as simple as cutting out meat, but also making sure to include foods that will fit your nutritional needs.
Being abnormally thin or exercising too much can affect your period, even causing it to stop. You have stopped exercising, so unless you've had a dramatic weight loss it is unlikely to be the cause of your missing periods.
The best person to talk to about this is your doctor, for a couple of reasons. First, s/he can explain reasons you might be missing your period, and do tests to make sure everything is okay. They can also advise you of any treatment you need. Your doctor should also be able to give you basic nutritional advice, perhaps referring you to a specialist if you are interested in seeing one.
Your diet, if it is healthy, should not make your period stop. If it could be due to pregnancy, you'll want to get that sorted. If you are not having sex or know you aren't pregnant, make that doctor's appointment.
(I say this under the assumption that you have been missing your period for a couple of months or longer. If it is only a few days late, there are MANY reasons that could impact on your ovulation date, and therefore make your cycle a bit longer than usual.)
I wish you the best.
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Yes, a change in your diet is a reason, as well as the change in your exercising. Another reason is stress.
If you get yourself into a proper regime with your eating, exercising etc, it should come back.
I don't know how long you haven't had your period for, but remember, they can take years to regulate.
I don't feel it's anything to worry about, but if it would help you put your mind at ease, why not speak to your doctor?
Good luck.
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Yes, it is true that changing your diet can affect your menstrual cycle. Get back in some sort of routine eating pattern and it should go back to normal.
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