Ladies...personal question...

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  • jessicabranum
    jessicabranum Posts: 3
    Since we are on the topic of cycle's and birth control. I have a question: Have any of you used Nuva Ring? any thoughts? I have never been over weight, actually I have been on the under weight side before. I have been on the pill for 1 year and I have gained 20-25 pounds! I spoke with my doctor and she suggested Nuva Ring. I have to finish this pack of pills before I start it. Just wondered if any of you have used this method?
  • Quasita
    Quasita Posts: 1,530 Member
    i've put this on other threads but yeah... The thing to remember is that estrogen is stored in fat. Therefore, as you burn fat, it can release extra estrogen into you blood stream, making certain hormones get out of whack for a little bit. This could cause changes especially on the pill because these hormones stored in your fat are the same that the pill uses to trick your body, that make it so the pill works. It should flush out quickly enough, in a couple months maybe. Also, keep in mind that lots of exercise and weightloss (or gain) can impact your cycle and temporarily stop it. It's a natural mechanism that is triggered by these activities, and shouldn't be too concerning unless you go for more than 4 cycles without a period (unless on BC that makes it different). These mechanisms are why many female athletes on the Olympic level do not get their period.

    If this doesn't assure you, you could always just call your GYN and ask them over the phone. A few simple questions about your activity level and weightloss will allow them to determine if you are reacting normally or if you need to be concerned :)
  • ablykins
    ablykins Posts: 200 Member
    Changes in body fat impact hormone levels. I have also experienced a change in my cycle.
  • SithZombie
    SithZombie Posts: 165 Member
    I messed mine up =\ It was a full five days late!
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    There is a group for you ladies to discuss your lady times!!! No judgements or harassment, and all period-centric convos:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/779-periods-period
  • JansterL
    JansterL Posts: 28 Member
    I'm on the pill (and have been for far too long)....but YES.... exercise can change your period. For me...most months its non existant.

    Between being on the pill and exercising, there are times when I don't get anything. No spotting or anything. The only way I can tell its 'there' (so to speak - and pardon for this) is by going to the bathroom and wiping.

    I with the 'symptoms' would go away...(laugh).
  • TXCountryChick
    TXCountryChick Posts: 16 Member
    My cycle was always very different each month, but when I started working out I noticed I started to get it more on time. So it must have a change, sometimes for the better and sometimes for worse..

    I was the same way. Now there on time :( Not sure I'm liking that lol.
  • Bikini27
    Bikini27 Posts: 1,290 Member
    It fixed mine, actually. Used to go months without a TOM, now the damn thing is like clockwork.
  • Grlnxtdr0721
    Grlnxtdr0721 Posts: 597 Member
    It definitely can. The more active you get, you will notice a change.
  • maryjay51
    maryjay51 Posts: 742
    when i was really overweight i didnt get mine ..once i lost weight i became regular again..so no messed up monthly anymore .. most of my friends are either going through menopause or been there already ..im still like i was 25.. dont know if thats good thing or a bad thing lol
  • bethdris
    bethdris Posts: 1,090 Member
    Yup..totally crazy...used to be like clock work after having my son (almost 2 yrs old) I lost the first 90 pounds in 6 months, and then the last 6 a few months later...My last cylce was Sept of 2011..3 pg tests and a dr exam..im NOT pg...she thinks its my weight loss...oh well..I don't really miss it!! LOL
  • AnneGenevieveS
    AnneGenevieveS Posts: 441 Member
    didn't affect mine at all
  • CoraGregoryCPA
    CoraGregoryCPA Posts: 1,087 Member
    Yes, absolutely. When I was working out nearly twice a day.. I skipped my TOM a lot.
    just make sure you are careful and take a pregnancy test if needed. You may need to take some Iron pills too.
  • ChanyRae
    ChanyRae Posts: 112
    Since we are on the topic of cycle's and birth control. I have a question: Have any of you used Nuva Ring? any thoughts? I have never been over weight, actually I have been on the under weight side before. I have been on the pill for 1 year and I have gained 20-25 pounds! I spoke with my doctor and she suggested Nuva Ring. I have to finish this pack of pills before I start it. Just wondered if any of you have used this method?

    I tried it for one month a few years ago, I hated it! The inserting and removing part sort of grossed me out (like using a tampon with no applicator) And, it could be felt while getting intimate LOL apparently it's safe to remove during that time....but it just wasnt for me at all!

    I've been on Ortho tri cylcen Lo for years....and my cycle has always been the same whether I worked out or not.
  • chicklidell
    chicklidell Posts: 275
    I've dipped below 8%body fat and my cycle completely stops...it's not unusual..but another poster was right..if you're having unprotected sex and miss your cycle.....test it!...mom of 7 here!
  • nicki_1004
    nicki_1004 Posts: 36
    I have been on Depo for 2 1/2 years and have not had my period since I started it. However my second week of exercising I started. It continued for 3 weeks. I freaked out because of it and called the doctor she said it is perfectly normal for that to happen. She said when you start exercising your stressing your body in ways it is not used to and it can cause you to either not have a period or to have a prolonged period. She basically said as long as I am not having heavy bleeding and terrible cramping I am good to go.
  • petreebird
    petreebird Posts: 344 Member
    Even with the Mirena mine were a week early, a week late...no biggie, I've learned to live with it. But I had my period when I first signed up for MFP on Jan 3rd and I can tell it's coming now...maybe I'll get straightened out!! :happy:
  • firesoforion
    firesoforion Posts: 1,017 Member
    The thing that finally convinced me to start listening to the calorie advice was that my cycle just didn't come. So I don't know exactly what it was but yeah, when I first really started, my cycle was messed up.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Actually, I've always found the opposite to be true. Less cramps, bloating and more even flow when exercising. Except sometimes all that ab pumping in Zumba can sometimes make me cramp so I've learned to skip the 15 min ab DVD during those weeks.
  • Sweetcheeks278
    Sweetcheeks278 Posts: 356
    I have been like clock work for 10 years and once I started working out HARD I was 5 days late. Hubby and I started to FREAK! We have 2 and thats enough for us! lol Bought a pregnancy test just to make sure - negative. Of course the next day I started!
  • Queenb62303
    Queenb62303 Posts: 77
    mine was usually varying in days and very painful... since i started working out and drinking more water, it is more regular and less cramping.
  • maidentl
    maidentl Posts: 3,203 Member
    I'll let you know if I ever start working out.

    I love you.
  • SomeMorr
    SomeMorr Posts: 220 Member
    omg yes, when I started working out 6x a week I started getting my cycle every 2 weeks instead of every 4 weeks! I read online that a dramatic increase in exercise (I gradually went from 2-3 days a week up to 5-6 over 3 months) that it can make you miss ovulation and cause your to bleed more often. Ugh it sucks hopefully itll even out!
  • TinaG72
    TinaG72 Posts: 6
    well... as of yesterday I'm 4 days early! just started working out at the gym about twice a week a few weeks ago...also started watching what I'm eating and cutting all the junk food and soda.
  • bekkaL85
    bekkaL85 Posts: 133 Member
    I have an odd problem with that. Mine can last up to a week. Sucks, but I'm used to it. When it lasted for almost a month, I got scared and went to the doctor. Apparently, that is natural when you lose alot of weight over a small period of time.
    We went over my diet together, and made some changes. Now most of the time it's back to normal, but occasionally it happens for longer than I'm used to.
  • VictorianJade
    VictorianJade Posts: 705 Member
    My cycle has ranged from 17 to 144 days. I have PCOS, and it's been wonky for years (I have WAYYYY too much estrogen, as well, and this causes all kinds of problems). My average cycle is 44 days.

    Right now I'm going on 56 days. Weird.
  • MandaJean83
    MandaJean83 Posts: 675 Member
    Mine was a day and a half early since starting this process, and was MEGA heavy. I'm due again this week, so we'll see what happens. I'm on the pill and normally I get it on a Thursday evening and it only lasts 3 days. This past time, I got it Wednesday morning and it lasted through Sunday evening. Ugh! LOL Not one of the exercising perks that I was looking forward to...
  • proudtexan71
    proudtexan71 Posts: 203 Member
    Mine is wacky since I started but Im glad to say they have gotten less painful since I started loosing weight.
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