[Razzle39]

I have some experience with many female issues as I worked for an OB/GYN at Yale as her personal assistant for 3 years. I followed her from office to operating room to labor and delivery.

Placing you on ALesse to regulate your periods is a normal plan for someone with irregularities or no menstruation. That is also a low dose pill and one of choice.

I think I can explain why you have had menstrual changes since you started Atkins one month ago.

Now here comes some interesting things about Estrogen. Did you know that excess Estrogen in our bodies is stored in our fat cells? Thats right! Burning fat in our body can release excess Estrogen into our system. Its not alot or harmful however it can trigger a spotting response or all the PMS moodiness, weepiness, etc... When our estrogen levels drop and our progesterone levels rise it produces menstruation. By burning fats and releasing little spikes of Estrogen the body responds in some people by spotting when the estrogen comes back down. Your body has been regulated by a pill so these little spikes of Estrogen may be confusing it. These things usually right themselves within a few months.

I hope this info helps. Make sure you do contact your doctor to report this change. Keep a little calndar and write down what days you are spotting etc... That will be very helpful for her/him.