Guest guest Posted April 26, 2003 Report Share Posted April 26, 2003 I'm in a bit of a health dilemma... I only have one vegan friend, and he is male, so he cannot relate to this problem. I went to the doctor yesterday, and certain female processes aren't happening since I became vegan. I dropped 10 lbs, and I was pretty small to begin with, so this might have something to do with it. I'm trying to eat more calories & fat now, and trying to find an educated nutritionist who knows about veganism (even though I thought I had read enough about it already)... but the thing that worries me is that my mother's friend tried to be vegan for years and she could not get her cycle until she added a little dairy and salmon to her diet. Have any of the ladies experienced this in themselves or others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 well..i'm not a member of that persuasion..at least i think not but...menstruation can be delayed by weight loss, poor iron and the like.... also, vegan diets can delay the onset of menstruation in young women, as i assume vegans don't get filled with all the animal hormones that jumpstart and kick the whole process into overdrive if you are worried about weight, make sure you eat plenty of nuts and the like...how about a little olive oil? avocadoes? fraggke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Never had any problems in that respect. Tho I've been overweight ever since I became vegan (and before), so maybe your weight has more to do with it? Viv Alissa [snowhiten7mice]Saturday, April 26, 2003 5:28 PM Subject: conflictI'm in a bit of a health dilemma... I only have one vegan friend, and he is male, so he cannot relate to this problem. I went to the doctor yesterday, and certain female processes aren't happening since I became vegan. I dropped 10 lbs, and I was pretty small to begin with, so this might have something to do with it. I'm trying to eat more calories & fat now, and trying to find an educated nutritionist who knows about veganism (even though I thought I had read enough about it already)... but the thing that worries me is that my mother's friend tried to be vegan for years and she could not get her cycle until she added a little dairy and salmon to her diet. Have any of the ladies experienced this in themselves or others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 The cause is likely to be your low weight, which is known to have this effect. Also it will mean you stand a chance of getting osteoporosis when you are older. There would be no reason at all why dairy or fish would make you menstruate. Following a healthy vegan diet, and reaching a normal weight, together with not over-exercising should see all well. If not, you need to see a doctor. Jo - " Alissa " <snowhiten7mice Saturday, April 26, 2003 5:28 PM conflict > I'm in a bit of a health dilemma... I only have one vegan friend, and > he is male, so he cannot relate to this problem. I went to the doctor > yesterday, and certain female processes aren't happening since I > became vegan. I dropped 10 lbs, and I was pretty small to begin with, > so this might have something to do with it. I'm trying to eat more > calories & fat now, and trying to find an educated nutritionist who > knows about veganism (even though I thought I had read enough about > it already)... but the thing that worries me is that my mother's > friend tried to be vegan for years and she could not get her cycle > until she added a little dairy and salmon to her diet. Have any of > the ladies experienced this in themselves or others? > > > > > To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Weight is definitely an issue when it comes to cycles. Being too heavy or too skinny can halt it in it's tracks. Being vegan should have nothing to do with it, but if when you're eating you aren't including enough fat and calories, you could have a problem. Being vegan is really just like any other way of eating in the respect that you still have to work hard to eat right (healthy). The only change I've experienced since becoming vegan (body-wise) is that I feel much healthier. Someone that is prone to being thin that excludes the fattiest foods we have (meat, cheese), will have to work harder to keep weight on. If you are able to gain a bit of weight, your cycle should return. I hope that this has been less babble and more help. Sincerely, Sarah The New Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo. http://search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 I've not had a problem with my cycle, but then, I was overweight to begin with and the tendency to plumpness runs in my family. It's very likely that losing too much weight could have led to your problem. Danielle " You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake " --Jeanette Rankin ----Original Message Follows---- " Alissa " <snowhiten7mice conflict Sat, 26 Apr 2003 16:28:21 -0000 I'm in a bit of a health dilemma... I only have one vegan friend, and he is male, so he cannot relate to this problem. I went to the doctor yesterday, and certain female processes aren't happening since I became vegan. I dropped 10 lbs, and I was pretty small to begin with, so this might have something to do with it. I'm trying to eat more calories & fat now, and trying to find an educated nutritionist who knows about veganism (even though I thought I had read enough about it already)... but the thing that worries me is that my mother's friend tried to be vegan for years and she could not get her cycle until she added a little dairy and salmon to her diet. Have any of the ladies experienced this in themselves or others? _______________ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 27, 2003 Report Share Posted April 27, 2003 Actually, too many animal products, and the hormones added to them, can cause early menarche. There's something wrong when 7- and 8-year-old girls are developing breasts and 9-year-old girls get their periods. Danielle " You can no more win a war than you can win an earthquake " --Jeanette Rankin ----Original Message Follows---- EBbrewpunx Re: conflict Sun, 27 Apr 2003 07:01:25 EDT well..i'm not a member of that persuasion..at least i think not but...menstruation can be delayed by weight loss, poor iron and the like.... also, vegan diets can delay the onset of menstruation in young women, as i assume vegans don't get filled with all the animal hormones that jumpstart and kick the whole process into overdrive if you are worried about weight, make sure you eat plenty of nuts and the like...how about a little olive oil? avocadoes? fraggke _______________ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 Oh, if only I were that lucky!!!! Alas, my female processes are just fine every month--without the need for meat or dairy. *This message was brought to you by: Amy >"Alissa" > > > conflict >Sat, 26 Apr 2003 16:28:21 -0000 > >I'm in a bit of a health dilemma... I only have one vegan friend, and >he is male, so he cannot relate to this problem. I went to the doctor >yesterday, and certain female processes aren't happening since I >became vegan. I dropped 10 lbs, and I was pretty small to begin with, >so this might have something to do with it. I'm trying to eat more >calories & fat now, and trying to find an educated nutritionist who >knows about veganism (even though I thought I had read enough about >it already)... but the thing that worries me is that my mother's >friend tried to be vegan for years and she could not get her cycle >until she added a little dairy and salmon to her diet. Have any of >the ladies experienced this in themselves or others? > > Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Alissa, I can relate somewhat. At least weight loss wise. I am 5'9 " and my weight was usually about 125 healthy. Lately I have hit 112 to 116 and am sincerely very worried about this. I have always worked out some and have not had a big weight problem. But dipping this low scares the beejezus outta me. I definately need to find ways to add some more on. I have been pushing the bagels, bread and pasta in hopes of adding on, but it's not working. SO any ideas I would greatly appreciate. As for my cycles tho, they are running like clockwork. Maybe it is the calcium. I do eat enough brocolli to start sprouting buds f me own! The best nutirtional help I found was the book " Vegan Handbook: Over 200 Delicious Recipes, Meal Plans, and Vegetarian Resources for All Ages " by Debra Wasserman. It has a lot of helpful resources in it. Nikki , " Alissa " <snowhiten7mice@a...> wrote: > I'm in a bit of a health dilemma... I only have one vegan friend, and > he is male, so he cannot relate to this problem. I went to the doctor > yesterday, and certain female processes aren't happening since I > became vegan. I dropped 10 lbs, and I was pretty small to begin with, > so this might have something to do with it. I'm trying to eat more > calories & fat now, and trying to find an educated nutritionist who > knows about veganism (even though I thought I had read enough about > it already)... but the thing that worries me is that my mother's > friend tried to be vegan for years and she could not get her cycle > until she added a little dairy and salmon to her diet. Have any of > the ladies experienced this in themselves or others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 In a message dated 4/29/03 4:16:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, nikkimack writes: I can relate somewhat. At least weight loss wise. I am 5'9" and my weight was usually about 125 healthy. Lately I have hit 112 to 116 and am sincerely very worried about this. I have always worked out some and have not had a big weight problem. But dipping this low scares the beejezus outta me. I definately need to find ways to add some more on. I have been pushing the bagels, bread and pasta in hopes of adding on, but it's not working. SO any ideas I would greatly appreciate. BEER!!! *pats tummy* hahahahah well nikki, wot is your normal diet now? wot have you been eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2003 Report Share Posted April 29, 2003 Hi Alissa, I'm Kerryn, Tom's wife (vegan). I have never experienced this problem or heard of other vegan woman having it. The only causes I can think of for missed periods is being very underweight or pregnant. What did the doctor suggest? If he/she is not helpful, definitely see a qualified dietitian who has experience in vegan/vegetarianism. Kerryn - " Alissa " <snowhiten7mice Saturday, April 26, 2003 9:28 AM conflict > I'm in a bit of a health dilemma... I only have one vegan friend, and > he is male, so he cannot relate to this problem. I went to the doctor > yesterday, and certain female processes aren't happening since I > became vegan. I dropped 10 lbs, and I was pretty small to begin with, > so this might have something to do with it. I'm trying to eat more > calories & fat now, and trying to find an educated nutritionist who > knows about veganism (even though I thought I had read enough about > it already)... but the thing that worries me is that my mother's > friend tried to be vegan for years and she could not get her cycle > until she added a little dairy and salmon to her diet. Have any of > the ladies experienced this in themselves or others? > > > > > To send an email to - > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2003 Report Share Posted May 1, 2003 how often and in what quantities? lol hmm, primarily stir-fry (thai) and mexican - me two favs lotsa veggies, almost always brocolli rice noodles, some pastas, rice, bagels, soy meat, grain breads, jellies, peanut butter, crackers, oils, soy milk, fortified cereals, soy chili, veggie soups, lotsa garlic and onions, granola, nuts, seeds, flax, pita breads uh, um, juices, water, not enough fruit by far! potatoes - uh, um me thinks thats all oh, tortillas, guacamole, salsa, chips, *brains a smokin' nikki , EBbrewpunx@c... wrote: > In a message dated 4/29/03 4:16:27 AM Pacific Daylight Time, > nikkimack@m... writes: > > > > I can relate somewhat. At least weight loss wise. I am 5'9 " and my > > weight was usually about 125 healthy. Lately I have hit 112 to 116 > > and am sincerely very worried about this. I have always worked out > > some and have not had a big weight problem. But dipping this low > > scares the beejezus outta me. I definately need to find ways to add > > some more on. I have been pushing the bagels, bread and pasta in > > hopes of adding on, but it's not working. SO any ideas I would > > greatly appreciate. > > BEER!!! > *pats tummy* > hahahahah > well nikki, wot is your normal diet now? wot have you been eating? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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