I Recently Did A 12 Day Detox With Fruit And

Posted on Thu, 25 Apr 2019

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Question : I recently did a 12 day detox with fruit and vegetable smoothies. I did lose 20lbs however, this month I’ve had no period and my cramps are to the point I’ve cried.

I did the same detox 6 months ago similar side effects but i had my period twice in one month. I don’t know what’s going on with my body.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to detox diet.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I don't think this period changes and cramps are related to detox diet. It is supposed that detox diet has an overall good effect on your health.
This menstrual changes are possibly related to hormone imbalance and if you are around 50 this may be related to premenopause.
Also stress may be a cause of hormone changes that cause irregular periods.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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