My periods are disappearing!!!!

jaygirl3
jaygirl3 Posts: 320 Member
edited October 3 in Health and Weight Loss
Any one noticed a decrease in duration of thier periods with weight loss? I notice since i started seriously working out, my periods have drastically reduced from 5 days to 2 days now, not as heavy as before. I am not underweight, i still weigh 170lbs and have lost only 15lbs since i started. any ideas?

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  • suzycreamcheese
    suzycreamcheese Posts: 1,766 Member
    yeah mine are a lot lighter, but my PMT is just as bad
  • sugarbone
    sugarbone Posts: 454 Member
    Mine are the same duration but WAY less painful. Only slight discomfort for 1 day, instead of days of agony and diahrea. That might also be related to the birth control I'm on though!
  • McKayMachina
    McKayMachina Posts: 2,670 Member
    That sounds like a bit much. Mine were 6 or 7 days before losing weight and now usually 5. Are you netting no fewer than 1200 calories/day?
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    less fat = less estrogen = less periods .. for most women anyways!

    I went from 5 days to 1-2 days and asked my doc about it and that is what she told me !
  • Teliooo
    Teliooo Posts: 725 Member
    That is quite a drastic change. Mine are just slightly lighter but more painful!
  • sarahkbarnes
    sarahkbarnes Posts: 70
    Mine have become very short and far apart - as in 2.5 months! Not really complaining ;)
  • kbrogan78
    kbrogan78 Posts: 158 Member
    Yep- just as sarah307 said, less fat means less estrogen, which can help regulate your periods. Being obese is actually a risk factor for endometrial cancer because of the increased estrogen. So by losing weight, not only are you having a lighter period, but you're also decreasing your risk for endometrial cancer!
  • wanderlust3
    wanderlust3 Posts: 26
    This happens to a lot of people (myself included), and as far as I know it's not a problem unless menstruation stops entirely. In fact, it's a definite upside; exercise often leads to shorter and lighter periods, and cuts WAY down on or eliminates cramps for a lot of folks as well. As you're saying that you noticed a change when you started seriously working out, I suspect that's exactly what it is.

    You're absolutely right that being underweight or exercising excessively can cause missed periods or no periods at all, but if you're still getting it - just shorter and lighter - I wouldn't sweat it. Double check with a doctor as there are lots of other problems that could cause that sort of thing, but otherwise, just enjoy the added bonus!
  • sarah307
    sarah307 Posts: 1,363 Member
    yeah my doctor said as long as i still got them, i was fine !

    but of course if there are other problems, see a doc but i am just saying what she told me :)
  • hrobinson416
    hrobinson416 Posts: 207 Member
    When I was skinny and healthy mine only lasted 2-3 days - now that I am fat they last 5-7 days. Am hoping that will go back.
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