A private question for the ladies!

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  • 2013sk
    2013sk Posts: 1,318 Member
    See your doctor babes!!!! x
  • pawnstarNate
    pawnstarNate Posts: 1,728 Member
    GAH....I know better than to click into these!!!!
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  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    For all the people saying don't worry about it.. while it's not a huge problem right now, if someone's planning to have kids in the future it's good to note any oddities in your cycle because it could be a sign that something is off.. for example, being late all the time is a sign of late ovulation which sometimes is no big deal but in some cases could be a sign that one will have difficulty getting pregnant because late eggs are usually a little degraded so not of great quality. A very light short flow could mean insufficient uterine lining (which could also affect getting and staying pregnant) etc. because of hormone imbalances. Oh and most rgeular doctors will just tell you it's normal because it's beyond their training. An RE (reproductive endocronologist) would be the person to see but you won't get in with them normally until you're actually having difficulty getting/staying pregnant.
  • RaineMarie
    RaineMarie Posts: 158 Member
    When I first started working out regularly, I was still in a normal weight range, and wasnt severely restricting calories, but I did skip a period one month. I went to my gyn and he wasnt worried about it. It never happened after that. If you're concerned, just go see your doctor.
  • ksmiley412
    ksmiley412 Posts: 274 Member
    If you are getting really fit or losing a lot of weight it will effect your cycles. It should level out once you level out.


    This^^
  • madbrewer
    madbrewer Posts: 10
    Ever since I started losing weight, my period has been affected a lot by it. I went from 4 days to 2-3 days and a large decrease in the amount as well. I also notice that it's late every month. This month I'm a whole week over due.
    Has anyone else experienced this and know the reasons behind it?

    Good thing to keep track of. My period has been the bane of my existence ever since I first got it--prolific, painful as hell, and turns me into the Sugary-Salty-Grease-Seeking-Grump-Monster. Now that I'm in my mid-40s I find it mellowing a little, just a little, bit. My guess is that the mellowing is more a function of my age, which is older than I've ever been (duh!), rather than my diet (which I've had for 26 yrs now--vegetarian, I mean) or exercise (which, throughout life until I got a computer job, was very regular and rather vigorous). The only thing in my own experience that has changed in coordination w/ the (thankful!) mellowing of my period has been my age. What about you?

    All this is meant only to say that you would benefit from keeping a period diary.

    Seriously--we're keeping food diaries here on this site; why not find one to keep a period diary too? Surely there's one out there, as the internet has EVERYthing. Track your flow, your moods, your cravings, your energy level, along w/ when your flow stops and starts. I do this in a more old-fashioned way, but I can tell you it has given me great insight also into when I get particularly horny!!! I might be mid-40s, but I'm still ovulating, and dang me if that doesn't turn me into a raging animal too.
  • CielArdent9
    CielArdent9 Posts: 32
    I'm glad I clicked on this thread. Last summer, my periods were about 10 days late and it made me nervous. My OB/GYN sent me for blood tests and all came back negative. But then I got back to having a regular 30 cycle like before. But this past month, my period was again 10 days late. I haven't been exercising much but my weight has been coming off at a steady pace. But maybe I should confirm all this with a doctor.
  • sphinctress
    sphinctress Posts: 202 Member
    You should ask your doctor but I wouldn't worry about it too much. I'm 20 years old and I never even started menstruating. My body is otherwise developed but I think I've always been high testosterone/low estrogen since I have slightly broader shoulders, narrow hips, and a deeper voice. My gyno said there's no medical need to menstruate and that I shouldn't worry about it.

    I would get a second opinion on what your Gyn says... there may be underlying genetic or metabolic imbalances.
  • whamann1
    whamann1 Posts: 40 Member
    It could be an age-thing as well. I was always super regular but now (40's) very unpredictable. If it is lighter and farther apart, count your blessings!
  • GlutesthatSalute
    GlutesthatSalute Posts: 460 Member
    Yes.. this happened to me when I was at my lowest body fat % It's called AMENORRHOEA...

    I din't have a period for 3 years.. Even if you aren't close to being underweight you can still be affected by AMENORRHOEA.. In my case it was due to overtraining, stress and a very low fat diet.

    I would say bump up your calories and try to include some more good healthy fats in your diet. If that doesn't help of course see your doctor :flowerforyou:

    Theres actually 2 different types of amenorrhea one is genetic the other is hormonally dictated..
  • geekyjock76
    geekyjock76 Posts: 2,720 Member
    What is your exercise calorie expenditure? You may be eating 1300 to 1500 calories but if you net too low, over five consecutive days, it would lead to disruption in LH pulsatility and ovarian function.

    http://jcem.endojournals.org/content/88/1/297.full
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Sounds like a dream come true....

    This LOL.

    I've only lost 23 lb and I have a lot left to go but so far I haven't noticed any difference... unfortunately.
  • AhlaWahda
    AhlaWahda Posts: 189 Member
    Hmm, some replies made me worry a bit. I think I'm going to talk to mom for advice (that's always rule number one right) and if it still didn't come in a few days, call the doctor. I just thought it was more common and that many girls would have this issue while losing weight.. I guess not.
  • AhlaWahda
    AhlaWahda Posts: 189 Member
    Yes.. this happened to me when I was at my lowest body fat % It's called AMENORRHOEA...

    I din't have a period for 3 years.. Even if you aren't close to being underweight you can still be affected by AMENORRHOEA.. In my case it was due to overtraining, stress and a very low fat diet.

    I would say bump up your calories and try to include some more good healthy fats in your diet. If that doesn't help of course see your doctor :flowerforyou:

    Theres actually 2 different types of amenorrhea one is genetic the other is hormonally dictated..

    I looked up amenorrhoea and maybe that's the case.

    "Women who go through significant weight loss, dieting, or perform considerable amounts of exercise on a regular basis are at risk of developing hypothalamic (or 'athletic') amenorrhoea. It was thought for many years that low body fat levels and exercise related chemicals (such as beta endorphins and catecholamines) disrupt the interplay of the sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. However, recent studies have shown that there are no differences in the body composition, or hormonal levels in amenorrhoeic athletes as compared to regularly cycling athletes. Instead, amenorrhoea has been shown to be directly attributable to a low energy availability. Many women who diet or who exercise at a high level do not take in enough calories to expend on their exercise as well as to maintain their normal menstrual cycles."

    I never considered my exercise as extremely vigorous or my deficit to be too large. I'm not starving myself and I'm not losing super rapidly. I don't feel like I'm over-doing it at all so it doesn't make any sense hmm...
  • ThisGirl2013
    ThisGirl2013 Posts: 220 Member
    Mine is lighter, shorter and the symptoms are better - as far as pain and moodiness :)
  • GlutesthatSalute
    GlutesthatSalute Posts: 460 Member

    I
  • GlutesthatSalute
    GlutesthatSalute Posts: 460 Member

    I never considered my exercise as extremely vigorous or my deficit to be too large. I'm not starving myself and I'm not losing super rapidly. I don't feel like I'm over-doing it at all so it doesn't make any sense hmm...

    I didn't either.. I was probably at 13% bodyfat...I didn't have any other symptoms that I thought of at the time.. I definately didn't think I was working out too much either ( i was a personal trainer at the time and looking lean is what kept me making money) =)) But I had an accident that caused me to stop working out and 1 month later my period came back.. after 3 years
  • always_odd
    always_odd Posts: 20 Member
    I lost mine for almost a year. Regular exercise and rapid weight loss will cause periods to become lighter or disappear. It's normal to be really light too, but if it doesn't come after a few months see your OB/GYN
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    You should ask your doctor but I wouldn't worry about it too much. I'm 20 years old and I never even started menstruating. My body is otherwise developed but I think I've always been high testosterone/low estrogen since I have slightly broader shoulders, narrow hips, and a deeper voice. My gyno said there's no medical need to menstruate and that I shouldn't worry about it.

    I would get a second opinion on what your Gyn says... there may be underlying genetic or metabolic imbalances.

    I agree. While there's no medical "need" to menstruate, when a woman doesn't menstruate at all there is obviously some underlying issue causing said lack of menstruation. I'm surprised the gyno brushed it off like that. There are way too many lazy doctors out there. I'd get a second opinion.

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