Period came early, and I'm on BC!

[annielally13]

Hi Ladies,

 

I saw a little talk on here about this, but I just wanted to bring it up again. My period came a week early and has lasted 7 days now, when usually it only lasts 4 due to my birth control. I figured it has to do with my change in diet, but the fact that it is still persisting even while I have started a new cycle of birth control is confusing me a bit. Has this happened to other women?

 

I am 21 years old and have had mostly regular periods since I was 12 years old, and have been on this particular pill for over a year. 

 

Any suggestions or tips?

 

Thanks!

[Karen_Suep]

It could be hormones balancing out. If you're concerned call your doctor

[ladyshanny]

Hi Annie,

 

There is a lot of fluctuation while your hormones balance out, especially if your diet prior to Whole30 was really a departure from what you're doing now.

 

Here are a couple links to some good information from one of our advanced members.

 

http://forum.whole30.com/topic/10164-changes-in-menstrual-cycle/page-9#entry367321

http://forum.whole30.com/topic/10164-changes-in-menstrual-cycle/page-9#entry364880

 

This entire thread that I've linked above is good reading.