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Food and periods
Can anything I eat really influence the date on which my period should start or is it purely unrelated?
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Yes it’s related
Depends on the balanced diet
Include more fruits/ pulses/ dry fruits/ vegetables
With exercise
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It's mostly unrelated. No food can cause periods.
But yes, ultra processed food and sugary food can cause hormonal imbalance which can cause delayed periods.
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Dietary habits can alter menses and it is mostly related with high sugar and processed food. Any deficiency can also affect menstrual cycle. Include high protein diet, multivitamin supplements as advised and exercises in daily routine. If any altered bowel symptom, consult doctor.
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It is unrelated
It is a myth in Indian households that certain foods tend to be warm and might induce period
But it is actually not the case
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Simran Dhawan
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
5 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Food alone rarely shifts your period date in a significant way, but extreme dietary patterns can indirectly affect your menstrual cycle through their impact on hormones and ovulation.
How diet can indirectly affect your period-
1. Severe caloric restriction / crash dieting
Skipping meals, fasting for long periods, or drastic weight loss often leads to:
• Delayed periods
• Missed periods (amenorrhea)
• Irregular cycles
2. Very high-intensity exercise + inadequate calories
This can suppress ovulation → delayed or absent periods.
3. Sudden weight gain-
can disrupt ovulation and shift period timing.
Next Steps
If your period is consistently irregular or unpredictable, it’s worth evaluating:
• Thyroid function and prolactin levels
• PCOS
• Stress and lifestyle factors
• BMI and nutritional status
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Dr. Divya Kanwar
Gynecologist
8 yrs exp
Raigarh
No food can influence the thd exact date of periods...but eating unhealthy junk food can cause hormonal imbalance leading to irregular periods in the long run
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Dr. Nirav Jetani
Gynecologist
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Eating habits definitely influence the regularity of the periods so make sure you take a healthy diet and maintained Healthy lifestyle with exercise in daily routine and avoid weight loss as well
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Dr. Alisha Goyal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
7 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes your eating habits does influence your menstrual calender. It also influence the amount of blood loss and the pain you will suffer during menses. Hydration is the key. Maintain adequate hydration 3-4 litres of fluids at that time
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Dr. Sanhita Soubhari Sharma
Gynecologist
7 yrs exp
Mathura
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Dr. Mangal Puri
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
49 yrs exp
Pune
Menstrual periods are related to your harmonal balance, no connection with food , though wrong food habits may disturb your harmonal pattern to disturb the cycles. You can connect online for advice and healthy womanhood.
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
8 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Not at all related
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Dr. Pushpa Gour
Gynecologist
32 yrs exp
Bhopal
Its not common, mostly unrelated.
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Dr. Neha Vashisth
Obstetrician
14 yrs exp
Jaipur
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Dr. Gunjan Agrawal
Gynecologist
18 yrs exp
Jaipur
Consult
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Dr. Kinnari Amin
Gynecologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
It depends on many factors
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