low carb and periods

[Orchid]

Can low carb dieting affect your period? I skipped my period last month which coincides with my starting a low carb diet. Has anyone had this happen before, and did you need to really increase your carbs to get it back? I've had my period stop before when I restrict food too much or work out too hard, and I don't really feel like I've been doing that, so I'm thinking it may be the diet.

[talnaj]

I don't have much to offer on the carb aspect. I do know however that fat is a huge proponent in gaining a period...I don't mean body fat - dietary fat intake. So if you have consequently lowered your fat intake too, this could be a factor

[Nic902]

I have problems with my period, but the amount of carbs or fats have no effect on it.