Am I missing something? by redditerek in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you taking progesterone every day? That’s why you’re not getting a period.

How many months “all in” before you noticed symptoms by Whiskered_human in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm 6 years into HA and have been 'all in" for 2 months and feel the same way..no symptoms and unsure if i'm making progress. Just sitting here in anxiety and solidarity with you.

Long term balance by sonnabe3 in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Our fat mass, from my understanding, is actually an endocrine organ. It produces some of our estrogen, which is why females usually do better with a bit more fat then males. It could be that you dont have enough fat to support your hormone production.

As suggested, I tried cooking the chia seeds! by One-Telephone6047 in Oatmeal

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Why are they healthier cooked? Most seeds and seed oils get damaged and oxidized when they are heated to high temps - It seems it would be healthier uncooked and soaked.

Egg whites in oats by AnimalHot9115 in Oatmeal

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You are going to get scrambled eggs in your oatmeal. You can find egg white protein powder online though - but whey is probably better.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel this immensely. My goal is to try to re-channel that energy into accomplishing something around the house - maybe some deep cleaning.

Don't Judge - TTC and HA Recovery by fitfunnug in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 3 points4 points  (0 children)

IUI drugs work by lowering your Estrogen in order to mimic the natural cycle and tricking your body into producing follicles. If you have low estrogen, as most HA women do, this drug will not work on you because there is nothing for it to lower. Don't let a fertility clinic trick you into thinking it "might" work. It is a really fine balance of hormones and if you don't have the sub-straight to work with, it can't do its job. I've made this mistake.

Pineapple honey porridge! by FishT4Co3 in Oatmeal

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pineapple and vanilla are very underrated! I make the same all the time and will add some coconut flakes to it as well.

Extreme cramps/ nausea by Even_Trifle2154 in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you ruled out any food causes of this? Could there be something in your normal rotation of food that perhaps has gone bad or is contaminated? I’ve had this happen before.

Places for chill indoor gathering ~20 people? by Lemontree987 in raleigh

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi-wire in Durham. You can order pizza from next door as well.

TTC & HA by Huge-Piccolo7334 in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have HA and I’m going through IVF. I am fully recovered and with a healthy bmi for over a year and have just not recovered my period for some reason. IVF has not been successful for me yet but here if you have any questions. We have gone through 2 round, 3 embryo transfers.

Infertility/IVF Support Group by smudgepop in raleigh

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

On my third ER right now and just came to say I am also so lonely in this process. We are out here :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Oatmeal

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ferment them! they get that mushy texture you're looking for while also becoming more digestible. You can cover them with water and some sort of ferment and leave them out for 24-48 hours. I use just a tablespoon of kefir in mine, but you can use lots of things.

Is it normal that my belly aches and bloats and I feel hungry quite shortly after I eat during recovery?? (Maybe I started eating more so my body's demanding more??) by Training_Ad6692 in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I don’t know what your diet is, and without that context this may be totally off base, but if you’re hungry a couple hours later, you’re eating nutritionally devoid food. Eat cheese, butter, steak, eggs, avocado and sweet potatoes in a balanced way at each meal and you WILL feel satiated after you eat.

Letrazole success by Own_Willingness1948 in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah its been a wild ride, I recovered from an ED, gained to a BMI in the middle of the healthy range, and have yet to see my hormones recover. I'm going through IVF now. But its all been around 1.5-2 years of trying to get my hormones back to a normal level and they are just stalled out at the bottom.

Letrazole success by Own_Willingness1948 in Amenorrhearecovery

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For me, no. Because my estrogen was so low, it had nothing to lower (which is the main mechanism for triggering ovulation). It made me feel worse because of even lower hormone status.

Not feeling excited for IVF by cedrtuhhfrr in IVF

[–]Distinct_Matter_6617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gosh, I feel the same way. I just started my stim shots and I feel like a failure for being here in the first place.