I just really started exercising a lot about three weeks ago........and I was suppose to start my period on the 15th, but I never did. I took a pregnancy test to just make sure I was not pregnant and it said I wasn't.......and I really did not think I was either. But I was just wondering if maybe since my body was not use to the extreme start of exercise if maybe that could be the reason why I have not started it yet
2007-02-26 16:21:51 · 8 answers · asked by caiti d 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Exercise is one of the top reasons for missing periods. Increasing your exercise will cause your body to make a readjustment and then you'll start menstruating. Estrogen is produced in fat tissue, so if you are changing that, it can cause you to miss some periods. Additionally, women with less than 5% of fat will consequently not ovulate, and thus not menstruate.
Have no fear though! If you miss it for like 6 months, I might worry, but exercise, stress, travel, weight loss, weight gain, illness, all those things can cause you to delay or miss a period or so (this is according to the wonderful book I cited as my source by the way). Good luck and don't stop exercising! You are doing yourself a huge favor!
2007-02-26 16:35:07 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Vida 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Exercise CAN prevent menstruation. I am not sure how strenuous the exercise has to be to do this but here are a couple links about it. There are also other factors that may cause a missed period. Try cutting back on the exercise and see if it comes back. If it doesn't resume, consider talking to your doctor to see what else may be affecting your menstrual cycle.
2007-02-26 16:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by Sunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can i know because when i started gym my freshmen year we were working hardcore and like the first month of it when my period was due it didn't happen and like you i took a pregmacy test and it come out neg. so i went to the doctor and she said it is posible because if there is a weight change it can throw ya off a little so yea i hope this helps you
2007-02-26 18:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by ♥amanda♥danielle♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh yes, any new event can effect your period, execise, stress, life changes, you name it, it will effect your period. Not to worry. Now if you miss your period for a whole month, like 28 days, then talk to your gyno. If I was a betting woman, I would bet you will have your period any day now.
2007-02-26 16:29:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no excercise dont stop you from having a period im a exercise freak i wish it could lol gl
2007-02-26 16:26:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually my aerobics instructer said working out helps your cramps.
it can't stop or delay periods ..only getting pregnant can
she said .
2007-02-26 16:27:33 · answer #6 · answered by Keera 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I've heard that real hard core athletes have that problem.
2007-02-26 16:26:14 · answer #7 · answered by strawberry 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It can. Once you get into the routine, it will be normal.
2007-02-26 16:26:55 · answer #8 · answered by Halo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋