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Fasting and TTC

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As I mentioned in a previous post, DH and I are doing a cleanse/fast and I'm curious about how this will effect our TTC plans.  I've noticed a lack of fertile CM and flatter temps this month.  Do you think the change in diet could be the culprit?  Could it delay ovulation?

 TIA! 

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Re: Fasting and TTC

  • dosafyredosafyre

    How long is your fast? Are you taking any nutrition in? 

    I'm not an expert...but from what I understand, fasting tells your body that there aren't enough resources available. It starts to eat it's own glucose and fat (and then muscle) reserves to fuel the body...so I wouldn't be surprised if this affected ovulation.

    That said, (and I'd done a fast or two in my day)...I think the human body does an amazing job of cleansing itself on its own. If you are eating right, exercising regularly and drinking lots of water...you really shouldn't feel the need to "cleanse" while TTC. (and often chemicals stored in our bodies are in the fat cells...so burning a bunch of weight in fat while TTC or pregnant can release those toxins into the bloodstream).

     

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    imagedosafyre:

    How long is your fast? Are you taking any nutrition in? 

    I'm not an expert...but from what I understand, fasting tells your body that there aren't enough resources available. It starts to eat it's own glucose and fat (and then muscle) reserves to fuel the body...so I wouldn't be surprised if this affected ovulation.

    That said, (and I'd done a fast or two in my day)...I think the human body does an amazing job of cleansing itself on its own. If you are eating right, exercising regularly and drinking lots of water...you really shouldn't feel the need to "cleanse" while TTC. (and often chemicals stored in our bodies are in the fat cells...so burning a bunch of weight in fat while TTC or pregnant can release those toxins into the bloodstream).

    The fast is 21 days and I'm eating fruits, veggies, and whole grains. I eat vegan and vegetarian meals fairly frequently... so I didn't think it would be too much of a shock to my system.  Thanks for the info!

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  • dosafyredosafyre

    ah...then if you are eating, it really shouldn't affect TTC. When I hear "fast" it makes me think of near or total elimination of food. :)

    Good Luck TTC! 

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