I believe the estrogen thing, my doctor noticed that my fibroid tumors have grown since I've been on this diet... these tumors feed on estrogen.

I switched over to the IUD about 3 months ago and asked my doctor about my hormones on the diet. She said higher hormones while losing a lot of weight is true, so I was told to use a pregnancy test if my TOM didn't come. Of course, the TOM is all out of whack, so I've been periodically taking tests just to be sure. No surprises!

What about the IUD? Good enough??

I know that for people who have polycystic ovary syndrome, a diet that creates insulin sensitivity can actually help them ovulate, hence getting pregnant when you couldn't before. I don't think that EVERYONE who is of childbearing age needs to use double protection...just those who 1) want to be absolutely, positively, without a doubt sure they don't get pregnant and 2) anyone who had irregular periods and/or PCOS and don't want to get pregnant.

Is it crazy that I'm super excited about this? My hubby and I have been trying to conceive for 5 years. We miscarried about a year and 1/2 ago and have not gotten pregnant again. I'm starting IP next week and would be over the moon if this helped us get pregnant!!!!!!

I can say from experience that this diet does very strange things to your cycle. The first time I did IP everything was messed up. I wouldn't have a time of month for an extended period of time and then would for three weeks. Everything was SO irregular. I have cystic ovaries and endometriosis, so the irregularity doesn't help. However, losing weight has helped others with their endometriosis symptoms, so it's a double-edged sword for me. Here's to hoping it helps things out!

It absolutely messes with your period! Definitely take that precaution if you don't want to be preggo!! And for those of you who do - have fun! :-)

bump

Take this seriously, unless you don't really care whether you get pregnant or not. If you are using an IUD I would certainly check with your gyno since there can be a problem with tubal pregnancy if you DO become pregnant. Fatal for the unborn child of course, and very dangerous for you.

I've 'taken a chance' only 5 times in my life and even that was a calculated risk counting in TOM & cycle. That's why we are childfree. Don't take chances unless you will be happy with a positive preggers test.
Liana

the ideal coaching videos actually tell you that birth control may not be effective and you should use backup.