Ladies...personal question...

CountryGal83

Ok, so I wasn't sure where to post this so hopefully it's ok here....

Ladies...when you first started working out, did it mess up your cycle? I'm praying many of you will say yes...

000WhiteRose000

My cycle was always very different each month, but when I started working out I noticed I started to get it more on time. So it must have a change, sometimes for the better and sometimes for worse..

qkidney

I found that it did... Totally missed January

CountryGal83

Ok, I'm hoping that exercise is playing games with mine!

simplyblessed5

coming from a Mom of five... if you are late and have had unprotected sex, buy a test!

shiseido_faerie

I know last June when I started exercising a lot, I had a period that was like...(sorry tmi) literally a tiny barely anything spot one morning and then NOTHING. I completely freaked out as i'm on the pill and usually i'm like clockwork because of that. I took a test and it was negative, so I figured i'd just see how things went the next month, I have been normal since then...I don't know for sure that that was the cause, but it's the only thing that was different. I'd advise taking a test just to put your mind at ease.

CountryGal83

I know last June when I started exercising a lot, I had a period that was like...(sorry tmi) literally a tiny barely anything spot one morning and then NOTHING. I completely freaked out as i'm on the pill and usually i'm like clockwork because of that. I took a test and it was negative, so I figured i'd just see how things went the next month, I have been normal since then...I don't know for sure that that was the cause, but it's the only thing that was different. I'd advise taking a test just to put your mind at ease.

Yeah, I had some spotting but was like a week early. I'm on the pill and only get it every 3 months and it's always super light anyways. But I prob will buy a test just to double check.

LorahJo

I was.really worried about this too ... iv been regular for 10 yrs like clockwork ... since iv been working out doing the shred and calorie counting i came on 10 days early and still have not.stopped

CountryGal83

Glad I'm not alone. Gotta love being a woman!!!

swiftfox82

not mine! i think every one is different

kaybelmore

I find it will only cause problems if i make drastic changes or really over-do it on the exercise. If you are taking supplements those can have an effect; excessive soy, primrose (found in EFA's), ginseng, and several other common herbs (particularly any photo -estrogens) can mess up your cycle if you have a sensitive system.

Stress is a also huge factor too, so save yourself the worry and take a test

tamerkins2

Congrats, you are pregnant!!!

No really, I think it messes up your cycle. Mine is the opposite though and it seems to be heavier and more often since I have been working out. But since I had a baby 6 months ago, that could still be messing it up.

bikiniready201

i take the pill so it comes every month on time but i do notice when im losing weight that it is a lot lighter and sometimes it lasts just for a day or 2. I dont get too worried tho, my DR said thats common when you drop your caloric intake, and in my case I was under 1000 cal some days with weight watchers, so it kinda made sense to me

poizonivey

I am actually going thru this at this very moment. I am about 5 days late and have been working out 4-5 days a week for the past 3 weeks....so yeah..I am blaming it on the exercise....but in another few days I will buy a test to make sure! Hoping everyone gets theirs soon!!

Shaneekwa

I've seen a change but it was for the better. I was heavy, long lasting and really crampy...since I started working out everything has improved.

sarahstoltman

with my birth control and being overweight I havent had a period since May of last year. I started running and exercising daily, dropped 20 lbs and have now been on my period for 3 weeks blah... everyone is so different. i would take a test just to be on the safe side

Keyetta1

My cycle has totally been thrown off! I wasn't sure what was going on but now that you have posted this, it makes sense! :bigsmile:

marquesajen

Mine became more regular. Previous to working out/eating better it was all over the place. I'd get my period, then go a month and a half without, get it, go a month, get it, go two without. Now I get it every month.

gayatrik

My cycle was always very different each month, but when I started working out I noticed I started to get it more on time. So it must have a change, sometimes for the better and sometimes for worse..

same with me

MrsJackieH

yes mine got thrown off, and i am on the pill to and was always like u said clockwork. but after about 2 cycles i was back to a normal schedual actually shorter

morgansmom02

I haven't had one for 2 years! Woohoo! I heart Mirena!

onedayillbamilf

I'll let you know if I ever start working out.

RAFValentina

Nope, only did when I switched up from 12km running a day to 12km a day, plus 90 minutes cross training cardio and free weights too. Then they stopped.

SWEETS1234

Mine jumped a week earlier and it's not as heavy. good luck

blondeboms

Yeh mine went a bit nuts. I'm regular as clockwork but I came on a week early and it lasted 2 weeks! I was not a happy bunny. Hoping the next one will be normal.

candykay0605

yup messed mine up

deliak2010

Yes!!! Wow I'm so happy I'm not alone on this. Since I've started working out I've just been having my cycle for longer and my 'flow' has changed (sorry if that's TMI). But I'm happy to know that I'm not the only one because I've always been regular so I was starting to get scared that I'm throwing off my hormones or something lol. But don't worry you're fine and keep up the great work!

Rogiefreida

Working out and eating better has actually made mine more regular and helped with PMS symptoms (cramps, etc). Mine was always irregular though, so it's welcome to have it more regular. I think everyone is different.

If you're worried, I agree with comments about taking a test.

cppeace

yeah working out messed up my cycle for the first two months late a week first month early a few days the second. I looked it up and it's very common for 1-4 months to mess with your cycle specially if you're shedding alot.
Kimmy

Shweedog

Yep. I was a week late my first month. And I was on the pill for 15 years with cycles like clockwork.

poustotah

My period was always completely irregular. Once I started working out, it started to get more regular. At the moment, I'm breastfeeding so it's a total crap shoot as to whether or not I'm even going to get it. BAH!!!