For Women: Do you exercise during your menstrual period?

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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    I usually only have bad cramps (and by bad, I mean that it feels like my uterus is trying to escape from my body) for about 4-8 hours on day one. I still workout. Day two is another story, because I live in fear of a recreation of The Big Leak that took place in 2010.
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    when i am on my period, i feel much better if i workout. working out to me, helps relieve the tension in my back and helps the cramps go away.
  • jporter2004
    jporter2004 Posts: 60 Member
    Well, in my case, if I didn't work out during TOM, I would never work out since I usually have a period lasting 2 weeks :( Yes, its awful and I'm currently being seen by a doctor to see what can be done. I have always had bad periods though, so I've learned to live through the bloating, heavy bleeding, pain, migraines and weakness. I pop a couple advil and keep pressing play on that Insanity DVD ;)
  • upgetupgetup
    upgetupgetup Posts: 749 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.

    I am super pro menstrual hut. Made of chocolate and poutine.
  • abrandnewme18
    abrandnewme18 Posts: 305
    of course! i feel much better if i work out!
  • keshiabug1
    keshiabug1 Posts: 150
    I do but not as much as usual. I am severely anemic and during my TOM its even worse... it causes severe fatigue and headaches... if it wasn't for that, I def would exercise more.
  • candymara
    candymara Posts: 49
    15 hours after I posted on here I got my period. But it's ok, I'm not blaming you or anything ;)
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).
  • 4themoney
    4themoney Posts: 797 Member
    yes
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).

    I have a friend who had to take off an entire week of work everytime her period came along.. she was diagnosed many years later with MS and Endometriosis. Now she has taken fitness more seriously and exercises everyday. That's why I have very little sympathy for people who say they have "the worst periods ever" sans medical problems...
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    yep, world dont end because of my monthly.

    :laugh: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

    Love this
  • robsgurl
    robsgurl Posts: 97 Member
    I do..I find I don;t do the workout as intense cause of the cramps but I try to get some type of workout.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member

    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).

    I do as little as humanely possible in as much as it won't leave me starving or homeless.

    Not going to work? Leaves me starving and homeless. So I go to work, or else I don't have a place to be crying in every month.

    Not exercising and eating extra ice cream 3 days a month? Doesn't leave me starving, homeless, and unemployed.

    Priorities, ladies. It's all about priorities. And some of us are just crazy enough to be able to slide "living in a shelter that's not made of cardboard" just above "hitting that *****in' bikini body by spring" into the to-do-list.
  • IamSheaMc
    IamSheaMc Posts: 1,273 Member
    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).

    I've missed exams and had to leave school due to the crippling cramps I experience. I have even landed in the hospital, been anemic and treated for harmone imbalance. Ive even been placed on birth controls to help with my cramps and regulate my cycle. Even with your lack of empathy I wouldn't wish my pain upon you. I believe that due to the intense pain I experience at that TOM God gave me an irregular cycle so at times it skips a month or two.

    You asking about taking kids to school? Lol funny life goes on and for me it's not a constant 24hr pain and it's not always for all days. I do try to workout when the pain killers and heat packs kick in. Not all women have it easy be a little more sympathetic.
  • Pepper2185
    Pepper2185 Posts: 994 Member
    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).

    I've missed exams and had to leave school due to the crippling cramps I experience. I have even landed in the hospital, been anemic and treated for harmone imbalance. Ive even been placed on birth controls to help with my cramps and regulate my cycle. Even with your lack of empathy I wouldn't wish my pain upon you. I believe that due to the intense pain I experience at that TOM God gave me an irregular cycle so at times it skips a month or two.

    You asking about taking kids to school? Lol funny life goes on and for me it's not a constant 24hr pain and it's not always for all days. I do try to workout when the pain killers and heat packs kick in. Not all women have it easy be a little more sympathetic.

    Wow, jeez. I said I understand that some women have legit medical stuff going on.
  • rosichick
    rosichick Posts: 80 Member
    I did, i lifted weights... even though i did notice i was weaker than when i am not on my period.
  • veggiehottie
    veggiehottie Posts: 590 Member
    Why wouldn't I?

    Exercise raises my endorphins and gets my body moving. Just what I need when Aunt Flo is making her visit!
  • 1Kristine1
    1Kristine1 Posts: 697 Member
    Yes. But sometimes the workout is a bit more difficult, I feel heavy and tired. But I still try....usually.
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    Yes. I pack heat all over the place. My bra. My neoprene belly wrap. My socks. the tiny pockets of my workout tops or bottoms. "bullets", "corks" and "patches" and hand sanitizer. Then I hit the campus trails or gym or anywhere else I know there will be plenty of restrooms and wear a sweatshirt just in case I have to pull the old tie around the waist move. Anytime i spot a restroom I duck in and "reload" just to make sure I'm covered. Haven't had any accidents yet.

    Husband used to say "walk it off" every time I complained of cramps, of course I looked at him like this :huh: :mad: :angry: :explode: :noway: everytime I did not throw something at him.

    During my "journey" however I have come to figure out it turns out that is good advice. Feel better on days I walk to relieve what I guess is muscle tension or something, idk. All i know is it works. :blushing: Sorry TMI but it is TMI tuesday after all, and it could help someone.
  • quirkytizzy
    quirkytizzy Posts: 4,052 Member


    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).

    I've missed exams and had to leave school due to the crippling cramps I experience. I have even landed in the hospital, been anemic and treated for harmone imbalance. Ive even been placed on birth controls to help with my cramps and regulate my cycle. Even with your lack of empathy I wouldn't wish my pain upon you. I believe that due to the intense pain I experience at that TOM God gave me an irregular cycle so at times it skips a month or two.

    You asking about taking kids to school? Lol funny life goes on and for me it's not a constant 24hr pain and it's not always for all days. I do try to workout when the pain killers and heat packs kick in. Not all women have it easy be a little more sympathetic.

    Wow, jeez. I said I understand that some women have legit medical stuff going on.

    You also said " it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever)." which suggests that some women - or many women - do not experience near the pain they say they do and are thus making excuses.

    It is natural that women might think you include them in that category.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Yes.

    What I don't do is read silly internet articles telling me what I should or shouldn't do.
  • xxxTiaxxx
    xxxTiaxxx Posts: 310 Member
    Nope. Only because I'm too busy crying. I'm very emotional lol. Plus the first couple days is pretty painful at times
  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    This is for real? ....... even with all the pain yes
  • MyChocolateDiet
    MyChocolateDiet Posts: 22,281 Member
    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).

    I have a friend who had to take off an entire week of work everytime her period came along.. she was diagnosed many years later with MS and Endometriosis. Now she has taken fitness more seriously and exercises everyday. That's why I have very little sympathy for people who say they have "the worst periods ever" sans medical problems...

    yeah some people do have them that bad. it's real for some.
  • jennydoesketo
    jennydoesketo Posts: 16 Member
    Yes I do! I'm lucky though... no cramps or anything just occasional soreness/tenderness.
  • Brianna72994
    Brianna72994 Posts: 887
    Yep. Helps with cramps. Also, makes me feel a little better about myself. I get so bloated and feel fat during TOM. Exercise makes me feel better mentally.
  • dixiewhiskey
    dixiewhiskey Posts: 3,333 Member
    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).

    I've missed exams and had to leave school due to the crippling cramps I experience. I have even landed in the hospital, been anemic and treated for harmone imbalance. Ive even been placed on birth controls to help with my cramps and regulate my cycle. Even with your lack of empathy I wouldn't wish my pain upon you. I believe that due to the intense pain I experience at that TOM God gave me an irregular cycle so at times it skips a month or two.

    You asking about taking kids to school? Lol funny life goes on and for me it's not a constant 24hr pain and it's not always for all days. I do try to workout when the pain killers and heat packs kick in. Not all women have it easy be a little more sympathetic.

    Wow, jeez. I said I understand that some women have legit medical stuff going on.

    Unfortunately when you speak the truth, there will be critics.. they'll sudden post about how they have medical problems or defend those who have medical problems. Not many are in that situation. I'd just ignore people who can't read
  • candymara
    candymara Posts: 49
    For you women who have terrible periods that cause you agonizing pain, leaving you near bedridden - do you take a week off of work every month? Are you able to drive your kids to school or pick up groceries?

    I guess I just have a normal period (and I'l probably get flamed for even posting this), but I find it hard to believe that there are that many women cooped up in their houses bleeding all over the place and crying in pain every cycle.

    (and I get that there are some women with legit medical stuff going on, it just seems like a lot of women say they have the worst periods ever).
    Yeah I see what you are saying here, and I'm not sure if some are maybe ignoring the potential that they could have a serious medical issue or not.

    To everyone else:
    If anyone who posted here has a period so bad it requires you to take time off work or can barely function and are unable to get out of bed and you haven't seen a doctor about it, please do! As for myself, it's a legit and diagnosed medical issue.

    In October 2012 I was hospitalized during my period due to my fibroid. Again in February of this year.. but I realize I'm an exception and not a rule. I highly doubt there are many (if any) other women on this thread who have the same severe issues I have. In fact my doctors are fairly certain that my pre-existing health issues are part of the reason my fibroid has gotten to the state it has gotten to.

    It wasn't always this bad for me during my period, either. I would suggest to other women if it is this bad for you, or increasingly more painful with each period you should really see a doctor. Mine used to be a normal experience each month before this 'tumor' showed up last summer.

    This isn't how it's supposed to be each month :( It would be sad to know that some of you could have undiagnosed concerns... don't brush it off as "just my time of the month" if it's that bad.

    <3
    (typed in love, not instigating anything here!)
  • LavenderBouquet
    LavenderBouquet Posts: 736 Member
    I do, but I sometimes take it easier as my energy levels and muscle fatigue are definitely sub-par during that time.

    I also just wanted to add, before I started using the BC pill, my cramps and nausea were so bad I did indeed have to take time out of school to stay home the first two days every month. And there wasn't anything medically wrong with me, that's just how some people, unfortunately, experience it. I think quite a few women who've never had this kind of mentrual pain don't seem to understand beyond their own experience and "don't see how" a woman could use it as an excuse. Not ALL women who don't get bad pain are like this, that's not what I'm trying to say either :tongue:
  • abnerner
    abnerner Posts: 452 Member
    I do.

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