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For Women: Do you exercise during your menstrual period?

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  • LNRansom
    LNRansom Posts: 4
    I do because it eases the cramps. I just have to be careful as I can get a little anaemic in the first 2 days. :S
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    Always. TOM is no excuse to take it easy! And for those who do cramp (I do not) it's supposed to help reduce those aches
  • upgetupgetup
    upgetupgetup Posts: 749 Member
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  • MelissaVoci
    MelissaVoci Posts: 69 Member
    I do, I usually end up doing less cardio, and more weights/aggressive workout (medicine ball throws, etc) It helps my crabby mood too :)
  • fara180
    fara180 Posts: 1,260 Member
    i most certainly do...NOT. i can barely drag myself out of bed to crawl to the sofa during that time. the idea of me working out is almost laughable.
  • MNA76
    MNA76 Posts: 1,541
    Yep. All the time.
  • candymara
    candymara Posts: 49
    I couldn't even if I tried... during my period I'm damn near bedridden! But only because I have a fribroid the size of a mandarin orange on my uterus that has a hissy fit once a month during my period. Agonizing pain.

    But before the fibroid was a problem, I used to exercise lighter than usual but still made an effort. I have always had at least some mild cramping and fatigue with mine my whole life.
  • MyProgressISYour1Proof
    MyProgressISYour1Proof Posts: 376 Member
    I push through it like a BEAST!!!
  • meerkat70
    meerkat70 Posts: 4,605 Member
    3 posts on the site, posted a link to a dodgy article, and hasn't returned to discuss.

    Hmmmm.

    But yes. I work through, makes me feel better.
  • candymara
    candymara Posts: 49
    I do not.

    My "excuse" is that mere walking leaves me doubled over. Stretching out in the bed makes me nauseous. I sweat buckets in my sleep. My skull feels like it's going to explode with crippling and blinding headaches.

    I know, I'm so lazy. What with not wanting to feel like I'm going to fall over in excruciating pain. /sarcasm

    (Defensive post is defensive, I know. I just get very tired of being told I'm making excuses. Sorry, not all of us have nice Aunt Flo's. Some of us have *****-goddess from hell Auntie's whose gifts comes wrapped in rusty, razor lined spoons that carve out our insides.)

    AMEN. Totally with you on this one, girl.
  • keem88
    keem88 Posts: 1,689 Member
    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 different
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    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.
  • Cabrinii
    Cabrinii Posts: 43 Member
    I do sit-ups during my menstrual period, because it can help relieve menstrual cramps occuring in my stomach.
  • Boogage
    Boogage Posts: 739 Member
    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 eugh
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    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:
  • boys4rmine
    boys4rmine Posts: 53
    I do! I find it lessens the severity of cramps, and reduces the bloat feeling

    100% agree with this ^
  • sunnistef1
    sunnistef1 Posts: 4
    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:
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    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.
  • albertine58
    albertine58 Posts: 267 Member
    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.
  • upgetupgetup
    upgetupgetup Posts: 749 Member
    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.
  • Mustang_Susie
    Mustang_Susie Posts: 7,045 Member
    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.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    I'm on the rag as we speak.

    This is appropriate.

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  • iulia_maddie
    iulia_maddie Posts: 2,780 Member
    I'm on the rag as we speak.

    This is appropriate.

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    You have access to the internet in the menstrual hut you have to stay in until you are no longer unclean? Wow.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member
    I'm on the rag as we speak.

    This is appropriate.

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    You have access to the internet in the menstrual hut you have to stay in until you are no longer unclean? Wow.

    :laugh: My captors are humane. *kitten* backwards, but humane.
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    What is a menstrual period?
  • Crankstr
    Crankstr Posts: 3,958 Member
    What is a menstrual period?


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  • Factory_Reset
    Factory_Reset Posts: 1,651 Member
    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 gal :smile:
  • AllonsYtotheTardis
    AllonsYtotheTardis Posts: 16,947 Member
    Do you brush your teeth that week?
  • crazybookworm
    crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
    Absolutely! I usually only feel sluggish and lazy on my first day but I still force myself to go. I always feel amazing afterwards!
  • Hollycoleman46
    Hollycoleman46 Posts: 15
    I do but sometimes I skip a day or just walk if its a heavy flow day
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