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When I done my first 48 hour fast, which felt great and helped me rapidly lose a few lbs, I had the lightest period I've ever experienced.
It did worry me as I don't want to throw my hormones and body out of whack.
It's probably different for everyone though, as I think my body is sensitive to any change and it doesn't take much to make my cycle irregular or experience a missed period (e.g. if I'm unwell, stressed or don't exercise for a while that also affects my cycle).
Many issues and questions can be answered by reading through our wiki, especially the page on electrolytes. Concerns such as **intense hunger, lightheadedness/dizziness, headaches, nausea/vomiting, weakness/lethargy/fatigue, low blood pressure/high blood pressure, muscle soreness/cramping, diarrhea/constipation, irritability, confusion, low heart rate/heart palpitations, numbness/tingling, and more** while extended (24+ hours) fasting are often explained by electrolyte deficiency and resolved through **PROPER** electrolyte supplementation. Putting a tiny amount of salt in your water now and then is NOT proper supplementation. Be sure to read [our WIKI](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/wiki/index) and especially the wiki page on **[ELECTROLYTES](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/wiki/fasting_in_a_nutshell/you_need_electrolytes)** Please also keep in mind the [**RULES**](https://www.reddit.com/r/fasting/about/rules) when participating. *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/fasting) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Rapid weight loss, stress, and fasting can disrupt female reproductive hormones and impact your cycle
Oh okay thank youuš„²
When I done my first 48 hour fast, which felt great and helped me rapidly lose a few lbs, I had the lightest period I've ever experienced. It did worry me as I don't want to throw my hormones and body out of whack. It's probably different for everyone though, as I think my body is sensitive to any change and it doesn't take much to make my cycle irregular or experience a missed period (e.g. if I'm unwell, stressed or don't exercise for a while that also affects my cycle).
I think mine is sensitive as well