In a message dated 1/16/1 2:52:43 PM, [log in to unmask] writes: << I've have 5 children the shortest time between birth and return of menses was 15 months longest was 23 months. I eat quite a bit of animal protein and by anyone's standards I have more than my share of body fat. >> This is what I always expect as a response to a general observation--all the exceptions. Of course there are exceptions. But, I did not say that I have never seen anyone who eats a high protein or high fat diet or who has a lot of body fat have long periods of LA. What I said is that in the (relatively small) sample of my friends and clients, those women who have had early return of menses did have diets or body compositions as described. They are completely different observations. Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html