Question 1

can fasting for ramadan effect your period?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to happen: Women get changes in menstrual cycles for no reason at all, and also for a variety of reasons. So, changes that occur during mild fasting can be just coincidental (not actually caused by mild fasting). Altering one's meal times, meal sizes, bed times, activities, etc... Is not expected to cause menstrual problems, but might do so in a few women whose cycles are very sensitive to lifestyle changes.

Question 2

i had a fasting blood test which came resultsclear, but i smoked during the 12 hour fasting period..would this affect the results?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Smoking is not likely to affect the fasting blood work.  It can affect blood pressure reading though.

Question 3

can fasting delay my period

Accepted Answer

Not likely: Likely only if a prolonged fast.

Question 4

this is my 1st time fasting w/ my church.my period is 5 days late and haven't been intimate in 6 months. is fasting causing period to be late?

Accepted Answer

Hard to guess...: In a woman with regular periods, some causes of a late period include: excessive weight loss or weight gain, increased exercising, emotional stress, having an illness, traveling, medicines (like birth control pills), hormonal imbalances, etc…  Seeing a doctor is a good idea if symptoms are persistent, recurring, or worrisome. It&#x27;s possible that fasting several days can cause a late period.

Question 5

hello.. my period date has delayed about ten days this month.. is it because i've been fasting?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Assuming that you took a pregnancy test and that it came back negative, any change in your weight  and/or physical/emotional stress (such as fasting) can delay or inhibit ovulation which will cause you not to have a period or to have a period much later than expected. Please consult with your obgyn if your period are still irregualr.

Question 6

i had a glucose bld test after 13 1/4 hrs of fasting.i was active during it.have normal bld sugar levl.was it a too long fasting period?was it harmful

Accepted Answer

Shouldn't be a prob: I believe you got a very accurate test result. I also don't think u did any damage to yourself. I may be wrong, but it sounds like you were expecting a different result. A negative test can be good news, but can be frustrating if u don't know what the problem is. Don't give up! Check thyroid (TSH, T3, (liothyronine) T4, free T4) &amp; sex hormone levels (FSH, LH, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone).

Question 7

i think i have a uti; for a week now:( i have yet to start my period, 3 days late and i am fasting, for about 1wk. is there an alternative medication?

Accepted Answer

See remark: If you have symptoms of UTI (frequency,burning,fowl-smelling urine,urgency ,etc. you have to treat it
(if you're fasting for religious reason,you are forgiven when there is a medical need.Drink cranberry juice twice a day.see a doctor or a clinic to receive antibiotic
Good Luck

Question 8

i've been fasting from 6am to 6pm for the past 19 days.my period was delayed with one day, it started yesterday with serious cramps and pains ?

Accepted Answer

Did you lose weight?: Weight loss can alter the menstrual cycles. Why are you fasting? 
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 9

hi its been 2 weeks past my actual period date. i am single and not pregnant and its been 23 days im fasting and i still have not gotten my period?

Accepted Answer

: Stress (emotional, fasting, job or school) can delay ovulation which will also delay the onset of your next period, which will happen fourteen days after ovulation.

Question 10

what's the minimum fasting period for glycemic blood test?i have hunger pains and i can't avoid to eat too long , maybe i can reach 7 hrs, enough?thx

Accepted Answer

12 hours.: One may be asked to maintain a-12 hour fast and give the blood for testing in the night. See your doctor for other ways to test your blood sugar.

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A member asked:

Can fasting for ramadan effect your period?

A member asked:

I had a fasting blood test which came resultsclear, but i smoked during the 12 hour fasting period..would this affect the results?

A member asked:

Can fasting delay my period

A member asked:

This is my 1st time fasting w/ my church.my period is 5 days late and haven't been intimate in 6 months. is fasting causing period to be late?

A member asked:

Hello.. my period date has delayed about ten days this month.. is it because i've been fasting?

A member asked:

I had a glucose bld test after 13 1/4 hrs of fasting.i was active during it.have normal bld sugar levl.was it a too long fasting period?was it harmful

A member asked:

I think i have a uti; for a week now:( i have yet to start my period, 3 days late and i am fasting, for about 1wk. is there an alternative medication?

A member asked:

I've been fasting from 6am to 6pm for the past 19 days.my period was delayed with one day, it started yesterday with serious cramps and pains ?

A member asked:

Hi its been 2 weeks past my actual period date. i am single and not pregnant and its been 23 days im fasting and i still have not gotten my period?

A member asked:

What's the minimum fasting period for glycemic blood test?i have hunger pains and i can't avoid to eat too long , maybe i can reach 7 hrs, enough?thx

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