Hypothyroid and LE Diet

[atomic sagebrush]

I think that given your weight and history of getting boys on a high carb diet then I would give one of the alt. diets a try.

Short LP can be a symptom of PCOS.

THis site is a work in progress of going from "old school" sway info and seeing what works and what doesn't and then moving on to focusing on what is really getting results. We honestly don't know or understand how it all works and sometimes it is just a case of discussing theories and ideas that may or may not be right. So please just ASK anything that doesn't make sense or is confusing, I will be happy to explain anything that is confusing even if hte answer is just "we don't know."

[Babybun]

Ok thanks so much again atomic! Didn't know short lp was a symptom of pcos, you learn something new everyday! I'll have to look into that. Off to do some more reading once I get the boys to bed! ��

[atomic sagebrush]

yes it is because your body takes raw materials and makes estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. They are all made from the same things. With PCOS your body gets "confused" and makes too much testosterone at the expense of progesterone and estrogen, so your body may not have enough "leftovers" to give you a 14 day LP.

[Babybun]

Makes a lot of sense, my lp before was always 14 days, and since my last little boy its gotten shorter. Might bring this up with my doctor at my next appointment, if I run into any issues getting pg at least it will be on file that I've already mentioned an LP defect. I've started the LE PCOS diet today, which I'm liking a lot more as I find wholegrain bread etc a lot more filling, but I've such a sweet tooth I'm going to miss my choc and sweets so much! Just have to get into a groove with some balanced meals and I can put away the myfitnesspal app I've lost 5lbs in the last 10 days and seeing results makes it a lot easier to keep it going!

Also, I've always had lots and lots of EWCM, and I think I may have read on here somewhere you should avoid taking antihistamines with thyroid problems. Is there anything else safe that I can do or take that would be safe? And can I take anything to length my lp?

[atomic sagebrush]

If you aren't sure you even have PCOS you have more leeway than the gals who REALLY have it and are experiencing 3 month long cycles! A small amount of chocolate isn't going to hurt anything now and then.

We have found that most of the people with thyroid issues have tolerated ONE antihistamine (the rescue method) without any ill effects, but it is getting such disappointing results that it is probably not even worth it. Can you do alcohol at all?? That is getting better results.

[Babybun]

I can definitely do alcohol! I'd be more of a vodka/rum drinker than wine, would I have to do a drink a day every day of my cycle or is it just leading up to ov?

Another question about the diet sorry! Are all foods ok as long I stick within the guideline amounts? Apart from the obvious refined sugars etc? I've been doing so much reading I keep second guessing myself lol!

[atomic sagebrush]

With the PCO issues you're going to want to avoid refined carbs especially white flour and sugar. A lot of people with PCOS/IR do fine with white rice and potato and others don't so you have to play that a bit by ear and see if they affect your weight. OTher than that, all foods allowed, some foods make it easier to stick in limits than others, and when you have the choice between higher and lower nutrient, pick lower nutrident, but yes all foods are allowed.

[atomic sagebrush]

alcohol - we honestly don't know and I think it's fine to do it in folicular phase and skip in luteal phase if you are concerned that you may be pg.

[Babybun]

Great thanks atomic!

[Babybun]

Me again! So I noticed since starting the diet my cm has dramatically decreased, I had very little ewcm and ovulated 2 days earlier than normal on CD15 (normally CD17), however I started spotting brown on CD25 and today its red, could the diet be affecting my hormones already? I've never had a wonky cycle before so I'm guessing the diet is having the desired effect? Ovulating early is a step in the right direction, just need to lengthen my lp a bit!