Taking a running/exercise break? GIRLS! (PERIOD PROBS)

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  • francesca123456789
    francesca123456789 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks very much guys for all you're replies! I really appreciate the advice! It's very encouraging! :)
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    Geez, I'd be thrilled if I killed my period off!

    They are a PITA, but it's always a red flag when a vital life function stops happening.
  • sweetpea03b
    sweetpea03b Posts: 1,123 Member
    I know they say when you're trying to LOSE weight you should take a break every 12-16 weeks... so I would imagine it would be the same if you're trying to gain... especially since you're burning so many calories and are looking to gain. Being overweight and underweight... intense exercise... a difficiency in your diet... there are so many factors that contribute to irregularity. The woman's body is a weird thing. I would definately go to the doctor for more information where that is concerned.
  • milileitner
    milileitner Posts: 98 Member
    I'm not underweight at all (112lbs ; 5ft4 ; BMI: 19.7)
    Current advice is that unless you are East Asian, a healthy BMI is 20-25. I mean, BMI is BS, but if you're going to use it to try and justify your weight, you may as well do it accurately.

    I lost my period from being underweight and was amazed it didn't come back even once my BMI had been above 20 for 6 months. Turned out I needed to gain more weight to function properly. I also quit running, and my period returned 6 weeks after that. FWIW I was running about 30km/week at the time as well as lifting heavy. Now I just lift and I've had no problems. IDK why. If you're on hormonal birth control, that may also be a contributing factor.

    To those saying they wish their periods would disappear, osteoporosis is no fun (speaking from experience) and is a common side effect of secondary amenorrhea.
  • francesca123456789
    francesca123456789 Posts: 17 Member
    Thanks I know BMI is balls but for some reason still get caught up with it! I have give up running now for 5 weeks and feel 10x better! I have so much more energy! I'm gaining weight now and I am trying to accept that my body may need to be bigger for me to function properly. But hey! My body knows best!
  • francesca123456789
    francesca123456789 Posts: 17 Member
    I'm not underweight at all (112lbs ; 5ft4 ; BMI: 19.7)
    Current advice is that unless you are East Asian, a healthy BMI is 20-25. I mean, BMI is BS, but if you're going to use it to try and justify your weight, you may as well do it accurately.

    I lost my period from being underweight and was amazed it didn't come back even once my BMI had been above 20 for 6 months. Turned out I needed to gain more weight to function properly. I also quit running, and my period returned 6 weeks after that. FWIW I was running about 30km/week at the time as well as lifting heavy. Now I just lift and I've had no problems. IDK why. If you're on hormonal birth control, that may also be a contributing factor.

    To those saying they wish their periods would disappear, osteoporosis is no fun (speaking from experience) and is a common side effect of secondary amenorrhea.

    Thanks I know BMI is balls but for some reason still get caught up with it! I have give up running now for 5 weeks and feel 10x better! I have so much more energy! I'm gaining weight now and I am trying to accept that my body may need to be bigger for me to function properly. But hey! My body knows best!
  • Brooke4206
    Brooke4206 Posts: 140 Member
    I am 5'5'' and 110 lbs. I lost my period back in november. I went to the doctor and they said it is completely normal with the amount of exercise I do. I am still fertile, but I no longer get my period. All is well. If I want it to return I need to cut back on exercise. I'm also on the pill and she said that is a large contributor as well.

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