Question for the ladies

kshama2001 wrote: »

moyer566 wrote: »

and we do not need to have our periods every month.

Cite please?

all my drs ever

here is one survey/study

another, please refer to the study, not the blog.

moyer566 wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

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.

OP states she hasn't had her period in 2.5 years.

strong_curves wrote: »

moyer566 wrote: »

rabbitjb wrote: »

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.

OP states she hasn't had her period in 2.5 years.

and it could be normal for her body, but she should still see the dr. to be sure.
all I've been saying is don't panic but get it checked out.

jessicagrieshaber wrote: »

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.

When I was a teenager, my cycles began every 21 days and lasted 10 days (sometimes longer); except when I was a cheerleader - that seemed to help with the heavy flow and cramps that would keep me out of school at least once or twice a month as well. My period was so heavy once; that my mother took me to an OB/GYN. Worst experience of my lifetime, wasn't prepared for what would be the 'exam'. Totally embarrassed me in front of my mother - who ended up telling him a mouthful about why I was there. Family MD said she ought to raise my feet; and she told him that I'd be 'dead by morning' if she did; ergo the visit to the OB/GYN on a Sunday.

However, at your age, I would definitely see a specialist about not having periods for that length of time; not just some OB/GYN. I don't think there is a 'magical' age where you go through menopause; it can happen at any time. All the exercising you do can make a difference in your cycles. Better to find out as soon as you can; before you start attempting to have children (naturally) if you are married or about to be. IMHO. I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 35 (after having 2 children and losing one). I had Endometrioses and fibroids and was still having cycles that came every 21 days.

Maybe cut back drastically - on the exercising some and see if you start, or at least start spotting some, either way - go to a specialist.

hi, I'm a former elite gymnast and an advanced certified personal trainer. Here's my expert advice to you:

You mentioned that your doctor gave you progesterone. Weird because progesterone will shrink your ovaries and prevent you from having your period.

Some causes for not having your cycle:
ovaries not cycling estrogen correctly or producing too much progesterone
not enough fat in the diet to create hormones
early menopause
you are bleeding lightly for 1 - 3 days but so light you are not noticing it (try wearing an Instead to occasionally look for bleeding)
cancer of the uterus or cervix
endometriosis

Some considerations for you:
Go get blood work to see if you are copper, iron, or B vitamin deficient. About a $25 test at any walk in lab.

If you wish to see a doctor, go to an endocrinologist.

personally, it seems to me you just need to add some omega 3 EFAs to your diet. An athlete of your physique and activity level would have a very light period of about 3 days, with only one day of "heavy" bleeding. About 2 ounces of bleeding total is typical for an athlete like you. EFAs are necessary for the body to produce hormones, your chemical messengers.

I was going to say pretty much what everyone else is. I'll just add that my SIL didn't have her period for a very long time (can't remember how long now) but she had to go to a fertility specialist & it was a work in progress -several appts, several tests, trial & error of what can correct the problem. Listen to what is being repeated-see a dr. Mine is different but I had pain in my foot that kept on increasing to the point that I couldn't have anything touch it, had to hold it over the side of the & could't wear a sock or even have a sheet on it. For over 2 yrs I saw 10 doctors & testing including a biopsy. No one could figure it out & the drs didn't even want me to come back & try to figure it out. Until I got 1dr who didn't know what was wrong & sent me to another dr who had a group of drs try to figure it out & although the biopsy said it wasn't cancer they sent my records to a bone cancer dr & knew that I had cancer. I had to have a BKA even though the cancer was a kids cancer (I was around 38 when the pain started) & less than 1% get cancer where mine was. The 1st biopsy was wrong. A lot of people thought it was cancer, including a friend's daughter that was a nurse when she heard one thing described that the dr who found that out from the blood test said she would say it was Gout but I had it too long, but again she didn't know, didn't tell me to come back for another blood test or to see her. I'm sorry this is so long & I AN NOT telling you I think you have cancer, that was just what was wrong with me. I just want you to see that you should keep going to doctors until one of them can find out what is wrong & fix the problem. Not all advise is good but if enough people say the same thing it probably won't hurt to have the dr check that out. So please, please see a dr and keep at it until you feel they have the right answers. You can start with a can start with a GYN but don't stop until you get the right answer. Yes very athletic women can have delayed periods but it all needs to be followed with a dr as some have stated your bones change when you don't have your period. Mine stopped due to chemo & I have to get tests and a shot every 6 months. Again I'm sorry this is so long. If you don't mind please send me a message when they get this figured out so I know you will be alright.