Emma Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 We did our first Whole30 in April and have eaten relatively clean since then. My menstrual cycle used to always be 28 days. That first month it was 33 days and since then it's been in the mid 20's. This time it's 17 days. Seventeen days seems awfully non-normal. About two weeks ago, I did begin to reduce my caffeine consumption from three strong cups of coffee down to a couple of cups of green tea. Could the caffeine trigger that intense a reaction in my cycle? Any thoughts, ideas, useful links, or similar stories? Link to comment
PamH Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Major dietary changes will alter a hormonal cycle for sure. No doubt. Personally, I would not worry about it unless every 17 days or so becomes a pattern. You don't say how old you are… Link to comment
melbournegirl Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hey, that happened to me, cut out coffee and got an 18 day cycle, then a 23 and now probably on track for 25-28. I did some research and coffee or stopping coffee affects your progesterone levels..... Link to comment
Emma Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Oh Juzbo - SO nice to know! I figured the most obvious change must be connected, but still couldn't help wondering what the heck was happening. PahH - I totally forgot to mention my age which really could play a role. I'm in my early 40's and I'm on the top edge of the healthy BMI zone. I lost about 40 pounds last year, but even that didn't impact my cycle. Link to comment
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