Workouts affecting Menstration

trappedinfat

Has anyone had any changes with their female cycle since they started working out? I have been working out regularly for a couple of months now and my periods have gone crazy. Is this normal? or should I be consulting my doctor?

ladyhawk00

It is often normal, but it can also be a sign that there's an imbalance somewhere, such as too little intake. I would check with your doc just to make sure there's nothing amiss.

lethalsarcasm

Depending on how much weight you have to lose, yes excercise and going from being sedentary to active can make things go crazy, they should even out though. I'm by no means saying you shouldn't check with your doc for peace of mind's sake, but the same thing happened to me when I started training as a rower in high school. Just like, if you get too heavy, they often stop entirely.

TaushasJourney

I know that women who work out too much will stop getting their period all together (like Olympic gymnasts. This is why it's such a big deal if they break something--once your period stops, your estrogen levels drop and your bones become brittle and don't heal well.) I'd say if your period is absent, taking more than 14 days, or they are really close together or too far apart, see your doctor. Otherwise, I'd just stick to your new healthier lifestyle and it should work itself out with time.

ejohndrow

It hasn't really affected mine ever. Just like others said, if it has suddenly become a lot heavier, or it just disappears then go see a Dr. otherwise exercise shouldn't be a big deal.

McBody

It depends on what you mean by "crazier"- from working out they should be less painful (if you normally get cramps) and also get a little lighter. I would definitely talk to you doctor if it's getting worse than normal.

Sauchie

Mine went nutz the 1st 2 months when i started changing my life. It stopped for a little bit all together.

dragonbug300

It makes sense if you think about it. Periods are regulated by hormones, and hormones are composed of lipids (fat). So with a loss of fat, the body's hormone balance will fluctuate for a while until it figures out how to more efficiently use the lipids (which before had been in plentiful supply).

AllyS7

My cycle was not effected, however my symptoms were. Working out and my diet has been the best PMS treatment. I use to have horrible cramps, heavy bleeding (sorry TMI), extreme exhaustion..ect.

Yet, these past 4 months have been awesome. Lighter periods, tolerable cramping, better mood and energy. Now if only I can master the cravings!