Ladies: Excessive blood discharge after exercise?

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MyiahRose
MyiahRose Posts: 183 Member
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Lately after my runs i have been having a quite amount of blood discharge. It completely ruins my underwear.
At first i thought it was the time of the month coming early but it stops an hour after my exercise. It happens every time i run or do any hiit workouts. Any ideas what it may be?

I know you will tell me to go to a doctor but i have done that and they all said it is normal.
I dont understand how a puddle of blood after exercise is normal, i dont know what to do.
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  • htimpaired
    htimpaired Posts: 1,404 Member
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    Go to a different doctor.
  • silentKayak
    silentKayak Posts: 658 Member
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    Go to a different doctor.

    +1
  • nicola8989
    nicola8989 Posts: 381 Member
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    I would definitely get a second opinion
  • MsCristie
    MsCristie Posts: 27 Member
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    I honestly have never heard of that but it doesn't sounds right. I would ask for a specialist.
  • MyiahRose
    MyiahRose Posts: 183 Member
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    Go to a different doctor.

    +1

    I've been to 4 different ones. I am just tired of spending money making these appointments and they all say the same thing.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Go to a different doctor.
    ^^^^

    I have never heard of this.
  • royaldrea
    royaldrea Posts: 259 Member
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    What does WebMD say? I mean I have an idea because of what it always says but what's the second thing it says??
  • casiobarnes
    casiobarnes Posts: 78 Member
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    Oh my gosh that sounds horrific! :cry:

    I second and third (and fourth and fifth!) getting a different opinion. Have you just been to see your GP, or a gynocologist? It's definitely not something I've ever heard of. Have they given you any explanation, or just said you look fine?

    I hope you're able to solve this mystery soon!
  • wonderwoman325
    wonderwoman325 Posts: 49
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    I've been experiencing that as well - breakthrough bleeding - but the doctors and specialists and the ultrasounds all come out that there isn't anything inherently WRONG. I'd suggest wearing a pantyliner and keeping a record of the times it happens. Still follow up with them on it. That's what I'm going to do.
  • rml_16
    rml_16 Posts: 16,414 Member
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    Livestrong isn't the best source, but they do get some things right sometimes:

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/471831-bloody-discharge-after-exercise/

    "This bleeding may be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as hormone imbalance, endometriosis, uterine fibroids or cancer of the uterus. Bleeding can be heavy in the form of clots or it can be scant."
  • aliakynes
    aliakynes Posts: 352 Member
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    I had no idea this was a thing. :noway:
    What does WebMD say? I mean I have an idea because of what it always says but what's the second thing it says??

    Probably cancer. Doesn't it always?
  • gobonas99
    gobonas99 Posts: 1,049 Member
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    Sometimes, I get a very small amount of blood when I run. Definitely nothing "excessive", and it's not exactly "discharge". It stops within 10-15 minutes after my run.

    Based on multiple discussions and exams with my gyn, there is nothing at all wrong with me, and she has determined that the constant bouncing motion of running creates small tears in the vaginal wall (due to the mild dryness I have from my birth control).

    My options are basically to stop taking birth control (NEVER happening...EVER), use a very small amount of lube before I run (I tested this, it worked, but I usually forget to do it), or deal with it (which is what I normally do....I just make sure to wear old underwear that I don't care about and wash it right away so it doesn't stain)....that or stop running...which isn't an option, seeing as how I am training for a half marathon next month and a half Ironman in June (plus multiple other shorter triathlons).
  • MyiahRose
    MyiahRose Posts: 183 Member
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    Oh my gosh that sounds horrific! :cry:

    I second and third (and fourth and fifth!) getting a different opinion. Have you just been to see your GP, or a gynocologist? It's definitely not something I've ever heard of. Have they given you any explanation, or just said you look fine?

    I hope you're able to solve this mystery soon!

    I seen a gynecologist and got a untra sound and a pap. They said everything was normal but its beyond me why this is happening.
  • MyiahRose
    MyiahRose Posts: 183 Member
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    I've been experiencing that as well - breakthrough bleeding - but the doctors and specialists and the ultrasounds all come out that there isn't anything inherently WRONG. I'd suggest wearing a pantyliner and keeping a record of the times it happens. Still follow up with them on it. That's what I'm going to do.

    I am definitely getting pantyliners, though i just wish there was a solution.
  • JojoW8183
    JojoW8183 Posts: 540 Member
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    Lately after my runs i have been having a quite amount of blood discharge. It completely ruins my underwear.
    At first i thought it was the time of the month coming early but it stops an hour after my exercise. It happens every time i run or do any hiit workouts. Any ideas what it may be?

    I know you will tell me to go to a doctor but i have done that and they all said it is normal.
    I dont understand how a puddle of blood after exercise is normal, i dont know what to do.

    Your doctor is a moron, time to find a new one...it's NOT normal!
  • libbydoodle11
    libbydoodle11 Posts: 1,351 Member
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    NOT NORMAL

    Find another doctor, pronto!
  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
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    Are you on hormonal BC?
  • euronorris
    euronorris Posts: 211 Member
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    Are you on hormonal BC?

    Or...do you have an IUD fitted?
  • truddy6647
    truddy6647 Posts: 519 Member
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    go see an RE
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,951 Member
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    Go to a different doctor.

    +1

    I've been to 4 different ones. I am just tired of spending money making these appointments and they all say the same thing.

    Go to a fifth, bring props. Demonstrate exactly what you mean, be explicit, thorough and do something that most patients don't do... engage the doctor as a service provider and partner instead of an all knowing arbiter of health. Make it a discussion, ask questions.

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