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What Causes Heavy Menstruation After Exercising?
Question: Hi, I am XXXX. Female 33. Mother of a baby boy who is 1.5 yr. I started exercise skipping and other streching exercise before a week. I have got my menstrual cycle earlier by 4 to 5 days with heavy bleeding. Can it be because of exercise ? Any precaution needed? I get heavy stonach pains during cyckes though I had normal delivery. Request your assistance . Thank you.
Brief Answer:
HEAVY EXERCISE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED PERIOD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
1) Sudden starting of moderate exercise (stretching or skipping etc) may lead to change in Hypothalamus- Pituitary- Ovarian Axis, causing hormonal imbalance and unexpected menstrual bleeding in some percentage women. It will overcome with the time when your body is adjusted properly.
2) TREATMENT: I suggest you to take Tranexamic Acid group of drug to arrest heavy bleeding if it continues more than 4 days. Maintain genital hygiene.
For stomach cramp (Dysmenorrhea), Drotaverine or Dicyclomine can be taken. It helps to reduce pain instantly.
3) If abdominal pain and and heavy bleeding continue beyond 7 to 10 days, I suggest you to consult with local GYNECOLOGIST for clinical examination and necessary investigation like pelvic ultrasound scan etc. It would help to rule out underlying uterine pathology and proper treatment can be made accordingly.
4) You should stop exercise until period stops completely. Take healthy diet and drink more water to stay hydrated. Avoid stress and take adequate rest.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
HEAVY EXERCISE CAN LEAD TO UNEXPECTED PERIOD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
1) Sudden starting of moderate exercise (stretching or skipping etc) may lead to change in Hypothalamus- Pituitary- Ovarian Axis, causing hormonal imbalance and unexpected menstrual bleeding in some percentage women. It will overcome with the time when your body is adjusted properly.
2) TREATMENT: I suggest you to take Tranexamic Acid group of drug to arrest heavy bleeding if it continues more than 4 days. Maintain genital hygiene.
For stomach cramp (Dysmenorrhea), Drotaverine or Dicyclomine can be taken. It helps to reduce pain instantly.
3) If abdominal pain and and heavy bleeding continue beyond 7 to 10 days, I suggest you to consult with local GYNECOLOGIST for clinical examination and necessary investigation like pelvic ultrasound scan etc. It would help to rule out underlying uterine pathology and proper treatment can be made accordingly.
4) You should stop exercise until period stops completely. Take healthy diet and drink more water to stay hydrated. Avoid stress and take adequate rest.
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish your good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
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