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jessicagrieshaber
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Have any of you ladies out there lost your cycle due to your induced fitness schedule? I have always worked out a lot - grew up a soccer player and a runner. When I was in college (within the last four years) I began running a lot and strength training a few times a week. In January of 2013 I had my last period. I have tried to increase calories and decrease exercise. I've seen the gyno and a nutritionist but can't seem to get it to come back.
Anyone else out there go through this? I'm starting to get worried as it's now been 2.5 years. Any help or advice that anyone can offer would be great. Thanks.
Anyone else out there go through this? I'm starting to get worried as it's now been 2.5 years. Any help or advice that anyone can offer would be great. Thanks.
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What did the drs say? Have you seen a fertility specialist (reproductive endocrinologist usually)? Have you had blood tests, u/s?0
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I've read that sweet potatoes and juicing carrots ( like 5 to 10 pounds a day) can mimic oestrogens in menopausal women and sort out problems they have associated with that. Idk how that would work for you but it couldn't hurt to try.0
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Have your vitamin D level tested. I was very irregular until I started taking 5000IUS/daily of vit. D. My cycle was like clockwork for 3 years. I'm about to go to the dr and have it retested, b/c I'm irregular again. I've lost some fat over the last few months; I think the lower body fat might be throwing it off this time. The other suggestions I got from MFP were to check my diet to see if I was consuming enough fat.0
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2.5 years with no period. I would say get back to the doctor ASAP and get a blood test done. They will be able to check your thyroid levels, sugar levels, white & red blood cells etc. I didn't have a period but only for 7 months. I was working out a lot & eating super healthy and lost a bit of weight.
Has your weight changed drastically in the last 2.5 years?
How many calories are you consuming a day? How many times do you workout a week?
Make sure your diet is consisting of healthy fruit & veg, lots of good fats, protein etc0 -
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2.5 years of Amenorrhoea? Has early menopause been ruled out?0 -
Yeah it could be early menopause, but why wouldn't a doctor have checked this? Absence of period for any reason leads to bone loss, it's not a "benign" condition. A doctor should have checked your hormone levels and your bone density. Early menopause comes with a higher risk of osteoporosis and heart disease, it's not something to be ignored. And absence of period due to extremely low levels of fat also leads to bone loss and osteoporosis. Ask for more tests.0
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not being a serious athelete I cannot speak from personal experience, but I do know a few that are marathoners or were seriously active in sports like swimming and they did not get their periods.
that being said, it's always good to check with the dr regarding health questions0 -
Any idea what your body fat % might be? It's fairly common for female athletes with very low BF% to stop menstruating, I think the general average is around 10% but there will be individual variations.
If you are one of those women who just tends to carry less fat and more lean mass, you may have decreased your BF% below your personal threshold for menstruation.0 -
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jessicagrieshaber wrote: »
Well as you haven't had a period for 2 and a half years it is certainly something that should be followed up medically by a doctor
because that's not good
even if you believe it's exercise / diet induced I would still be getting tested
Even Wiki has a decent amount of info on it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amenorrhoea
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no it can't
it is 'natural and normal' for women once having established to menses to continue to have them up to menopause
cessation of periods is concerning and should ALWAYS be looked into0 -
whatwhatever wrote: »I've read that sweet potatoes and juicing carrots ( like 5 to 10 pounds a day) can mimic oestrogens in menopausal women and sort out problems they have associated with that. Idk how that would work for you but it couldn't hurt to try.
5-10 pounds of carrots a day?
That seems like it could cause more problems than it solves, and wouldn't leave much room for any other nutrients.
Or did you mean 5-10 carrots?0 -
cessation of periods is concerning and should ALWAYS be looked into
yes it should be looked into but it is not necessarily unnatural to lose your period for a bit while you ramp up your fitness level. or if you are a very fit active person
mine is significantly lighter and dr said it's natural and do not worry. (but I did ask my dr about)
the key is to ask your dr if it's ok. because the loss of your period can be a sign of something not good.
and we do not need to have our periods every month.0 -
I have PCOS so I can go a very long time between periods but when I go more than 6 months my doctor induces a period because not having a period can lead to a lot of problems (although if you are not having periods because of certain kinds of birth controls, like the Mirena, then not having a periods is ok.) The lining of your uterus builds up which leads to an increased risk of cancer. You really need to have your hormone levels checked ASAP. See a reproductive endocrinologist.0
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kamakazeekim wrote: »I have PCOS so I can go a very long time between periods but when I go more than 6 months my doctor induces a period because not having a period can lead to a lot of problems (although if you are not having periods because of certain kinds of birth controls, like the Mirena, then not having a periods is ok.) The lining of your uterus builds up which leads to an increased risk of cancer. You really need to have your hormone levels checked ASAP. See a reproductive endocrinologist.
or start with your regular dr
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The longest I've gone without a period was 4 months. That was due to my PCOS and being obese at the time. Now I don't miss any. In fact my cycle is now only 24 days which is a pain in the balls. LOL0
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See your doctor, there could be any number of things hiding behind you not having your period. The only times I've not had mine is when I was pregnant or breast feeding. Please be checked out. Are you over stressed or something? Did you change you diet drastically? Please see a doctor!0
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Jessica - please quantify "running a lot."
Also, when is the last time you saw your GYN and what did he or she say was causing the cessation?0
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