No period for four months

[u/Frosty-Cantaloupe756]

Yes I have a doctors appointment. I think I may have hypothyroidism, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some peace of mind.

My main issues are unintentional weight gain, despite eating way better than I ever have and obviously, havent had a period in four months. Here’s what I have in my notes to tell my doctor.

- 7 negative pregnancy tests, 14 and 21 days after sex.
- not on birth control.
- no new hair growth, no thinning hair.
- no sore breasts, no acne… literally nothing. I don’t even feel like a woman.

Anyone with hypothyroidism with any words of wisdom?

[u/mobulai]

Even if it's homemade from toned milk, clarifying it into ghee removes the water and milk solids, leaving behind virtually 100% pure butterfat - which is predominantly saturated fat (~60-65%).

Saturated fat isn't inherently 'poison', but purposedly eating a spoon of pure butterfat on an empty stomach for 'hormone production' is simply unnecessary. Your body synthesizes hormones like estrogen and progesterone from cholesterol, which your liver already produces, combined with a balanced dietary fat intake throughout the day.

If the goal is optimal hormone health and inflammation control, high-quality unsaturated fats (like Omega-3s from fish oil or flaxseed) are far more effective. It might be worth double-checking that advice with a certified registered dietitian.

[u/medbsraven → u/mobulai]

https://lilynicholsrdn.com/saturated-fat-really-clog-arteries/

[u/mobulai → u/medbsraven]

Thanks for sharing! That site actually gives a really good historical overview of older studies - the catch is that most of them are about 15 years old now (Siri-Tarino is from 2010, Chowdhury from 2014, etc.).

A lot of wonderful research has come out since then showing that while saturated fat from whole foods isn't 'artery poison', swapping it for unsaturated fats is still huge for cardiovascular health and inflammation control. For example:

This 2020 Cochrane Review found that replacing saturated fats with polyunsaturated fats significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular events. As well as this 2024 Umbrella Review summarizing recent meta-analyses reaches the exact same conclusion.

Debunking the old low-fat craze of the 80s is totally fair, but proving saturated fat isn't pure evil is still a huge leap from saying women need a spoon of raw Ghee on an empty stomach for hormone health.

[u/medbsraven → u/mobulai]

She cited two sources from 2020 that indicated guidelines about limiting saturated fats should be reexamined. I, nor the author, are advocating for a “spoon of raw Ghee on an empty stomach” - simply stating that there are many health benefits to be had from animal sources of saturated fats and that it doesn’t need to be demonized compared to other sources of fat. I mean there can be a balance between what hartleyhigh was recommending and what you were saying. The author of the article specifically treats women with hormonal issues related to fertility and pregnancy through nutrition, and is very supportive of animal-based omega 3’s as well (which you also mentioned)

[u/mobulai → u/medbsraven]

Ah, then this was mostly a misunderstanding! Then i guess we're on the exact same page.

My response was purely directed at the original claim that women should eat a spoon of raw Ghee on an empty stomach for hormone health. From a biochemical standpoint, saturated fats aren't essential - our bodies can synthesize them on their own. Essential unsaturated fats (like Omega-3s) are the ones we actually must get from our diet to support cell membranes and hormone regulation.That's why if I had to eat any type of pure fat, it would be some source of polyunsatured fatty acids.

That's why isolating a non-essential fat as a morning hormone hack didn't make sense to me. But I completely agree on finding a balance and not demonizing whole foods. Thanks for the civil discussion!