For Women: Do you exercise during your menstrual period?
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i do, i have heard it helps cramps to exercise. since i have been on bc for some time i do not get cramps much anymore so that helps a lot. i do know a lot of women who cannot do anything bc it is so bad, which used to be me as well which was why i went on the bc to begin with. i think everyones different0
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Yeah. But I totally half *kitten* it. I find it inspires me to run more since sitting on the bike is gross with a pad.0
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I do sit-ups during my menstrual period, because it can help relieve menstrual cramps occuring in my stomach.0
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It depends how I feel. If I feel ok then I go for it. If not, I don't beat myself up about it.
I get pretty annoyed if its extremely heavy and I just can't exercise but I can't work up a sweat with a big towel down there eugh0 -
Yes. I have some of my best workouts during the TOM.
But, I have more emotional than physical symptoms so it REALLY helps burn off that excess angst...:sad:0 -
I do! I find it lessens the severity of cramps, and reduces the bloat feeling
100% agree with this ^0 -
Yes. . .but I take it slower, a slow workout is better than no workout. I am too wiped out because I also get migraines during my TOM, but NO EXCUSES! Those excuses are what got me 60 lbs overweight!:happy:0
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I still do the things that are a required part of my life, which for me is dancing and walking. I usually take a rest day from weights on the first day.0
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Of course! I can't believe so many of you feel so crappy during your periods- I don't feel ANY different! I'm on very low dose birth control, and have been for the past ~7 years. Since I started taking birth control, I have never had a crappy period. Ever. I get cramps for about 24 hours, I take 2 Advil and it's gone. Boom. And I only get my period every 2-3 months- it's perfectly safe to skip periods on birth control (just skip the white pills and start a new pack). Consult with your doctor first though, please. BC IS AMAZING.0
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Of course! I can't believe so many of you feel so crappy during your periods- I don't feel ANY different! I'm on very low dose birth control, and have been for the past ~7 years. Since I started taking birth control, I have never had a crappy period. Ever. I get cramps for about 24 hours, I take 2 Advil and it's gone. Boom. And I only get my period every 2-3 months- it's perfectly safe to skip periods on birth control (just skip the white pills and start a new pack). Consult with your doctor first though, please. BC IS AMAZING.
Great, & glad it worked for you, but it's not for everyone.0 -
Of course! I can't believe so many of you feel so crappy during your periods- I don't feel ANY different! I'm on very low dose birth control, and have been for the past ~7 years. Since I started taking birth control, I have never had a crappy period. Ever. I get cramps for about 24 hours, I take 2 Advil and it's gone. Boom. And I only get my period every 2-3 months- it's perfectly safe to skip periods on birth control (just skip the white pills and start a new pack). Consult with your doctor first though, please. BC IS AMAZING.
Great, & glad it worked for you, but it's not for everyone.
I'm not comfortable with taking BC because of the chemical composition that permanently alters a woman's cycle, the risks and side effects.0 -
I'm on the rag as we speak.
This is appropriate.
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I'm on the rag as we speak.
This is appropriate.0 -
I'm on the rag as we speak.
This is appropriate.
:laugh: My captors are humane. *kitten* backwards, but humane.0 -
What is a menstrual period?0
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What is a menstrual period?
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Your first cycle is always the worst.
Don't worry OP, you'll get through this.
Hang in there.
ps....Vodka does wonders for a gal0 -
Do you brush your teeth that week?0
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Absolutely! I usually only feel sluggish and lazy on my first day but I still force myself to go. I always feel amazing afterwards!0
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I do but sometimes I skip a day or just walk if its a heavy flow day0
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