For the females - strange effect of situps!

emmab0902
emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
Read yesterday that sometimes women can get spotting after doing an ab workout! Has anyone experienced this? can't find the link now but it was on livestrong.com

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  • dancingnancies
    dancingnancies Posts: 255 Member
    no, this hasn't happens but sometimes i get cramps that feel like i am getting my period. weird!
  • curlyclo
    curlyclo Posts: 243 Member
    Weird - this has definitely never happened to me.
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Never happened to me. I think you've got to have some kind of physiological issue to have this happen, it wouldn't be normal.
  • SunshineKisses_2012
    SunshineKisses_2012 Posts: 471 Member
    Apparently I have a psychological issue. It's happened to me a couple of times after intense core workouts. I have cut back on the intensity so that it doesn't happen.
  • LuckyLeprechaun
    LuckyLeprechaun Posts: 6,296 Member
    she said "physiological" meaing there is a physical problem with your body.

    NOT psychological, meaning based in the mind.

    I'd ask a doctor about any spotting coming right after an intense workout, that sounds worrisome!
  • iHEARTcardiacnurses
    iHEARTcardiacnurses Posts: 437 Member
    It's okay! You're putting pressure on the abdominal muscles which can put pressure on the uterus, causing spotting. I know that it happens with a retrograde uterus more often but it can happen!
  • stardust91
    stardust91 Posts: 42
    Yup, it happens to me when I do HIIT or other forms of vigorous forms of excercise like Tae-bo (which is amazng)
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I don't suggest doing lots of crunches after eating spicy curry. Spotting may occur.

    eta: Oops, didn't realize this was females...I'm talking about different spotting, sorry. :drinker:
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
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  • yummy♥
    yummy♥ Posts: 612 Member
    Read yesterday that sometimes women can get spotting after doing an ab workout! Has anyone experienced this? can't find the link now but it was on livestrong.com

    do you mean front spotting, or, um, backside spotting?
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    Looking at the article, it would appear that it is typically an underlying issue to blame, and not the exercise itself. Definitely worth seeing a doctor about.

    http://www.livestrong.com/article/386003-severe-stomach-cramps-and-spotting-from-situps/
  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
    Read yesterday that sometimes women can get spotting after doing an ab workout! Has anyone experienced this? can't find the link now but it was on livestrong.com

    do you mean front spotting, or, um, backside spotting?

    Front - hence title said "for the females"
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
    Read yesterday that sometimes women can get spotting after doing an ab workout! Has anyone experienced this? can't find the link now but it was on livestrong.com

    do you mean front spotting, or, um, backside spotting?

    Front - hence title said "for the females"

    In all fairness it "could" have been backside for females.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Read yesterday that sometimes women can get spotting after doing an ab workout! Has anyone experienced this? can't find the link now but it was on livestrong.com

    do you mean front spotting, or, um, backside spotting?

    Front - hence title said "for the females"

    In all fairness it "could" have been backside for females.

    True. Some women are uncomfortable talking about poo with men.

    I haven't experienced this, but it might be worth mentioning to your doctor. Do you feel any discomfort or is it just light spotting?

    *edited to change embarrassing typo
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    There's a group for ladies that have questions about their reproductive organs and all issues contained therein:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/779-periods-period

    I'm sure you could ask about spotting in front and back areas if you needed to.
  • killagb
    killagb Posts: 3,280 Member
    I'd say it's not Lupus, it's never Lupus.
  • JenUB
    JenUB Posts: 84
    I don't suggest doing lots of crunches after eating spicy curry. Spotting may occur.

    eta: Oops, didn't realize this was females...I'm talking about different spotting, sorry. :drinker:


    LMAO!!!!!!!!!!! :laugh:
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    It's okay! You're putting pressure on the abdominal muscles which can put pressure on the uterus, causing spotting. I know that it happens with a retrograde uterus more often but it can happen!

    The cervix should be strong enough to prevent this from happening.
    See a doctor.

    ps to Leprechaun, I'm glad someone can read!
  • Laura_Ivy
    Laura_Ivy Posts: 555 Member
    I've had this happen before after an intense workout but it just light spotting. :)
  • servilia
    servilia Posts: 3,452 Member
    Apparently I have a psychological issue.

    Apparently, you have reading comprehension problems. I said PHYSIOLOGICAL, not PSYCHOLOGICAL. :embarassed:
  • SiltyPigeon
    SiltyPigeon Posts: 920 Member
    Apparently I have a psychological issue. It's happened to me a couple of times after intense core workouts. I have cut back on the intensity so that it doesn't happen.

    You should probably mention that psychological issue while you're at the doc for your physiological issue. I'm sure he can treat you for both. Or at least provide a recommendation.
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