Newly whole food/plant based and periods

Question

I have been vegan/ plant based for about 8 weeks now.   I didnt choose this but my health has made it necessary.  I had my period the very end of April, so a couple weeks in to this new journey.   I was supposed to start the very end of May and have yet to.   I am a 46 yr old female and have been like clockwork regular and have shown no signs of menopause so I don't think thats the cause.   I have not had sex so that’s out.  I have read online about lack of animal protein can cause skipped/no period but would it happen this quick?   Yes I will contact my dr but just wanted to check in here too.   Thank you for your time!

herwin · Answer

when you eat a vegan diet you obviously dont consume "animal proteins" but you also don't "lack" them. To "lack" something implies you miss something that is necesary. And proteins from animals is not something the body will miss, or lack, we get enough SUPERIOR proteins from plants.
Changing your diet always has an effect on yr body especially during the transitioning effect. And in yr case, you dont seem to volunterely adopt to a vegan diet, but rather bcyou HAVE to, so you also have to deal with that unwillingness and as we all know, ones mood and ones mind also has a great effect on the body.

Macarty · Answer

I am embracing this new lifestyle wholeheartedly and haven’t felt any “unwillingness”.  Through the research I have done since my diagnosis I feel this was a blessing in disguise.  I feel happier and am healthier than ever.  My moods are much more positive than ever now as well.  So, i really dont feel that my mood has had a negative effect.  I do miss real cheese but I also know what happens if I dont eliminate it from my life.   Thanks for your reply. I’m still wondering about plant based  and periods though.

herwin · Answer

thx for the reply. oh sorry, i did get the idea you were doing it against your will so to speak, bc you wrote "i didnt choose this but my health made it necesary."
anyway, yeah, its curious why your change in diet had such an effect. good to hear you are so positive about your new diet and i can relate to your cheese feelings. anyway, where are the vegan ladies here on the forum who could give advice or share experience wih you?

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