I just started my 7th week on Atkins. I am 48. Almost one year ago I had a hysterectomy due to severe fibroids. I had been on BC then finally HRT for the 5 years previous to help control some of the symptoms. Immediately after the hysterectomy I started on HRT (Estratest HS). I was taking double the normal dose because of severe symptoms. 2 months before starting Atkins my dose was decrease to a normal dose (1 tab/day).

Here's the question. Will LCing interfer enough with my estrogen levels that I may need to increase my dose again?

The reason I ask is because the last 3 nights I've suffered severe enough hot flashes that I can't sleep for longer than an hour at a time. This is the same problem I was having previously when my doctor doubled my dose. Doubling my dose eleviated the severe hot flashes at night and allowed me to get the sleep I needed.

I haven't lose that much weight (pound wise) but I have had a significant decrease in my body fat percentage since starting Atkins.

Thanks in advance,
Lori

.....but I'm only 25! I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure at age 22 (no known cause) and have been on HRT since. No kids and VERY devastated!

But anyways, I've been LCing for two wks now and haven't really noticed any changes. But if you're having hot flashes then your body is telling you it's not getting enough estrogen.

I'd say see how it goes and if it continues, maybe they'll have to adjust your HRT.

Hugs and hang in there!

Jessica

Hey thanks for the response. I appreciate it. Seems that whatever was going on has righted itself so I'm just letting it alone for now.

Again thanks for you input.
Lori

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Its a pretty tough one at such an earlier age. You take care of yourself. And Congratulations on your success with LCing!
Lori