Women - menstrual cycle, weight, and fitness matters
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Madwife2009 wrote: »Machka9 wrote:
Well, the thing is ... I really don't want to get one. I've never like the idea of an IUD ... much like how I've never liked the idea of getting contact lenses. But my doctor and both gynaecologists I've seen keep pushing me to get one. I'm probably looking for excuses not to get it.
BTW - I didn't know cervical screening was a thing until just a couple years ago. Almost 50, and had my first cervical screen on Monday ... complete with biopsy.
Well, I can relate to that - I could never stomach the idea of contact lenses either, even though I have to put drops in my eyes every night for the rest of my life. I could probably deal with contact lenses now but the cost puts me off.
I was never going to have an IUD either (I'd worked in the sexual health clinic and seen a few procedures that filled me with horror, as well as those that were fine) until I developed a medical problem that meant whilst taking the treatment for it, I was not to get pregnant, ever, as it's teratogenic (harms the foetus). Faced with a choice like that, the Mirena was the most reliable method and way less invasive than sterilisation.
Don't be bullied by the medical profession, take your time and make the decision best for you.
Well ... the Mirena is off the table!! I am NOT to have anything to do with it or anything at all which might put hormones into my system.
BTW - the biopsy I mentioned above = pre-cancer. And it was my oncologist who informed me that I am absolutely not to take hormones.
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Machka9 wrote:
Well, the thing is ... I really don't want to get one. I've never like the idea of an IUD ... much like how I've never liked the idea of getting contact lenses. But my doctor and both gynaecologists I've seen keep pushing me to get one. I'm probably looking for excuses not to get it.
BTW - I didn't know cervical screening was a thing until just a couple years ago. Almost 50, and had my first cervical screen on Monday ... complete with biopsy.
Well ... the Mirena is off the table!! I am NOT to have anything to do with it or anything at all which might put hormones into my system.
BTW - the biopsy I mentioned above = pre-cancer. And it was my oncologist who informed me that I am absolutely not to take hormones.
I don't know much about pre-cancerous cells but I'm assuming that you'll require treatment of some sort - hope it's not too awful and that it's effective.
Glad that you're not having the Mirena though - speaking from an anecdotal position they are awful things. I actually removed mine three weeks ago as it was causing all sorts of problems, including a horrific flare of an auto-immune condition I have. Once the Mirena was out things started to improve. My GP didn't believe me though, nor did the specialist nurse I saw at the hospital but my consultant and physiotherapist did, thank goodness - I thought that I was going mad.
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My eating habits are the opposite. I barely eat when I'm on my period. This last period I had which was last week was bad. I didn't eat or drink anything for a few days and that's very unusual for me but I made myself eat because I wasn't sleeping either. I used that time to transition my food habits and it's working so far. 1
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Madwife2009 wrote: »Machka9 wrote:
Well, the thing is ... I really don't want to get one. I've never like the idea of an IUD ... much like how I've never liked the idea of getting contact lenses. But my doctor and both gynaecologists I've seen keep pushing me to get one. I'm probably looking for excuses not to get it.
BTW - I didn't know cervical screening was a thing until just a couple years ago. Almost 50, and had my first cervical screen on Monday ... complete with biopsy.
Well ... the Mirena is off the table!! I am NOT to have anything to do with it or anything at all which might put hormones into my system.
BTW - the biopsy I mentioned above = pre-cancer. And it was my oncologist who informed me that I am absolutely not to take hormones.
I don't know much about pre-cancerous cells but I'm assuming that you'll require treatment of some sort - hope it's not too awful and that it's effective.
Glad that you're not having the Mirena though - speaking from an anecdotal position they are awful things. I actually removed mine three weeks ago as it was causing all sorts of problems, including a horrific flare of an auto-immune condition I have. Once the Mirena was out things started to improve. My GP didn't believe me though, nor did the specialist nurse I saw at the hospital but my consultant and physiotherapist did, thank goodness - I thought that I was going mad.
I had read good things and bad things about the Mirena ... enough to make me feel very uncertain about it.
As for the pre-cancer ... my oncologist said that it is a very mild form, and because I am (his words) fit, strong, and slender I should be able to fight it on my own without treatment! Something to be said for getting in shape! I will, however, be monitored every 6 months or so.0 -
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So I got a Fitbit charge 2 for Christmas, and I noticed that my resting heart rate last week during PMS was constantly 67-69.... I got my period on Saturday and now it's 62-63. .
Just figured I'd point that out - I wonder if it affects metabolism at all? I'd guess that wouldn't show on my fitbit though, as my activity level has varied a lot from day to day (obviously I'm much less hungry now though).1 -
So I got a Fitbit charge 2 for Christmas, and I noticed that my resting heart rate last week during PMS was constantly 67-69.... I got my period on Saturday and now it's 62-63. .
Just figured I'd point that out - I wonder if it affects metabolism at all? I'd guess that wouldn't show on my fitbit though, as my activity level has varied a lot from day to day (obviously I'm much less hungry now though).
That's interesting! I wonder if mine is like that. (Too bad I didn't get one for Christmas!)0 -
So I got a Fitbit charge 2 for Christmas, and I noticed that my resting heart rate last week during PMS was constantly 67-69.... I got my period on Saturday and now it's 62-63. .
Just figured I'd point that out - I wonder if it affects metabolism at all? I'd guess that wouldn't show on my fitbit though, as my activity level has varied a lot from day to day (obviously I'm much less hungry now though).
Mine cycles like that too. A monthly cycle from 61-ish up to 68-ish maxing out during PMS.0 -
Haha! Heart "burn"1
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So I got a Fitbit charge 2 for Christmas, and I noticed that my resting heart rate last week during PMS was constantly 67-69.... I got my period on Saturday and now it's 62-63. .
Just figured I'd point that out - I wonder if it affects metabolism at all? I'd guess that wouldn't show on my fitbit though, as my activity level has varied a lot from day to day (obviously I'm much less hungry now though).
ooohh extra calorie burn
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Giving this a bump for visibility. Very useful thread for many of us (and thanks for all the app recommendations up thread!)1
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Bumping just for the reminder that hormones suck.
Started on an oral contraceptive again 2 months ago. It's been a lot tougher keeping my hunger under wraps around PMS but I'm slowly getting the hang of it (protein rich snack in the afternoon seems to help heaps!). Oddly enough, my hunger flashes during ovulation completely disappeared and my skin and hair have never looked better! I just wouldn't trust it to keep me from getting pregnant since the gyn had to choose a pretty low dosed pill to account for my problems with previous hormonal contraceptives.
I'm more than willing to put up with that hunger if it means I no longer have hemorrhagic menstruations each month. Before it was 7 days of bleeding, changing the sanitary pad every hour (or risk stains in my clothes not to mention the state of my bed-linens). Now it's 3 days with a change every 4 hours (and that's more to feel a bit fresher than real necessity. I could probably go 8 hours without real worry.).2 -
Here's a question ...
My Dr keeps suggesting the Mirena to me but I have never been thrilled with the idea of an IUD. It is right up there with the idea of getting contacts. Certain things are just ... <<shudder>>
Nevertheless the suggestion of a Mirena is going to come up again soon, so here's my question ... if you exercise a lot, are they OK? Or do they dislodge or cause problems? I have no idea because I've never even entertained the idea of using one before.
Are there downsides for someone who exercises a lot?
I've had a mirena for 3 years and I have never even noticed it's there. No movement, no dislodging or pain. I lift heavy 4 days a week. If it wasn't for my better managed period it's like it isn't even there. HTH.
My exercise is cycling, and I just recently learned that there is a string attached to the Mirena. I hate the tampon string, and I'm wondering how I would feel about the Mirena string. How noticeable is it?
Except for the two super heavy days of my period, I use a silicone menstrual cup. No string! I did trim the end to shorten it.
I also use it for a week or so around ovulation when I'm spotting.
Oooo I see they have a larger capacity cup now!
http://gladrags.com/product/451/XO-Flo-(Pre-Order-Only).html
Here's the diva cup on Amazon:
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kshama2001 wrote: »Here's a question ...
My Dr keeps suggesting the Mirena to me but I have never been thrilled with the idea of an IUD. It is right up there with the idea of getting contacts. Certain things are just ... <<shudder>>
Nevertheless the suggestion of a Mirena is going to come up again soon, so here's my question ... if you exercise a lot, are they OK? Or do they dislodge or cause problems? I have no idea because I've never even entertained the idea of using one before.
Are there downsides for someone who exercises a lot?
I've had a mirena for 3 years and I have never even noticed it's there. No movement, no dislodging or pain. I lift heavy 4 days a week. If it wasn't for my better managed period it's like it isn't even there. HTH.
My exercise is cycling, and I just recently learned that there is a string attached to the Mirena. I hate the tampon string, and I'm wondering how I would feel about the Mirena string. How noticeable is it?
Except for the two super heavy days of my period, I use a silicone menstrual cup. No string! I did trim the end to shorten it.
I also use it for a week or so around ovulation when I'm spotting.
Oooo I see they have a larger capacity cup now!
http://gladrags.com/product/451/XO-Flo-(Pre-Order-Only).html
Here's the diva cup on Amazon:
I dont think I could deal with something like that. Inserting and emptying and all that would make my stomach turn.2 -
kshama2001 wrote: »Here's a question ...
My Dr keeps suggesting the Mirena to me but I have never been thrilled with the idea of an IUD. It is right up there with the idea of getting contacts. Certain things are just ... <<shudder>>
Nevertheless the suggestion of a Mirena is going to come up again soon, so here's my question ... if you exercise a lot, are they OK? Or do they dislodge or cause problems? I have no idea because I've never even entertained the idea of using one before.
Are there downsides for someone who exercises a lot?
I've had a mirena for 3 years and I have never even noticed it's there. No movement, no dislodging or pain. I lift heavy 4 days a week. If it wasn't for my better managed period it's like it isn't even there. HTH.
My exercise is cycling, and I just recently learned that there is a string attached to the Mirena. I hate the tampon string, and I'm wondering how I would feel about the Mirena string. How noticeable is it?
Except for the two super heavy days of my period, I use a silicone menstrual cup. No string! I did trim the end to shorten it.
I also use it for a week or so around ovulation when I'm spotting.
Oooo I see they have a larger capacity cup now!
http://gladrags.com/product/451/XO-Flo-(Pre-Order-Only).html
Here's the diva cup on Amazon:
I've scratched myself raw trying the Diva cup... I'm too tight or something. Horrible experience! Can't imagine I wouldn't end up with blood all over when emptying it either, so I'd need a pad anyway... not too sure how people do it.3 -
The cup idea seems very neat to me. They are good for the environment. because you use the same cup. That makes them cheaper too. You don't have to empty them for a long time. And they seem more hygienic, because you can clean them.
But I can't even handle tampons, let alone a cup.
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kshama2001 wrote: »Here's a question ...
My Dr keeps suggesting the Mirena to me but I have never been thrilled with the idea of an IUD. It is right up there with the idea of getting contacts. Certain things are just ... <<shudder>>
Nevertheless the suggestion of a Mirena is going to come up again soon, so here's my question ... if you exercise a lot, are they OK? Or do they dislodge or cause problems? I have no idea because I've never even entertained the idea of using one before.
Are there downsides for someone who exercises a lot?
I've had a mirena for 3 years and I have never even noticed it's there. No movement, no dislodging or pain. I lift heavy 4 days a week. If it wasn't for my better managed period it's like it isn't even there. HTH.
My exercise is cycling, and I just recently learned that there is a string attached to the Mirena. I hate the tampon string, and I'm wondering how I would feel about the Mirena string. How noticeable is it?
Except for the two super heavy days of my period, I use a silicone menstrual cup. No string! I did trim the end to shorten it.
I also use it for a week or so around ovulation when I'm spotting.
Oooo I see they have a larger capacity cup now!
http://gladrags.com/product/451/XO-Flo-(Pre-Order-Only).html
Here's the diva cup on Amazon:
I've scratched myself raw trying the Diva cup... I'm too tight or something. Horrible experience! Can't imagine I wouldn't end up with blood all over when emptying it either, so I'd need a pad anyway... not too sure how people do it.
With a diaphragm I find it helpful to put a little lube on it before inserting, but with the cup just fold and insert.
If it is all the way full, yes, it can be a little messy which is manageable with toilet paper and hand washing. When I get to the point where the cup fills up too fast I switch to OB Ultras. So normally there is no mess. Really just one time per cycle.
On my heavy days, I do wear a pad as well.
I've seen the suggestion to practice in the shower at first in case of accidents.2 -
The cup idea seems very neat to me. They are good for the environment. because you use the same cup. That makes them cheaper too. You don't have to empty them for a long time. And they seem more hygienic, because you can clean them.
But I can't even handle tampons, let alone a cup.
Not sure what your issue is with tampons but I hate regular ones like Tampax which are too long for me. OBs fit me way better.0 -
Lyle McDonald just did a podcast with Mike Matthews. As usual, it is a good one. Starting at the 23:00 minute mark, he discusses the effect of energy availability (how much you eat less the calories you burn, in other words net calories) on menstrual function. In short, problems tend to start at: 13.6xLBM(in pounds) and can be quite serious.
Example woman:
140 lbs
27% bodyweight
102 lbs LBM
13.6 x 102 lbs = 1387 net calories would be tipping point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLcjhm4-CSg&feature=youtu.be
I'm about 32 minutes in and was fascinated to learn that under-eating and over-exercising can mess up your cycle in as little as 5-7 days. I believe the example was 800 calories plus a few hours of cardio.
And messing up your cycle can cause permanent loss to bone density.3 -
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