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What Causes Light Vaginal Spotting With High Intensity Exercise Regime?
Hi doctor. I was overweight till last year. I started high intensity workout from mid January. Since then I lost 15 pounds till now. But i have been experiencing spotting since I started workout and I has a very very light period last month. Is this normal because of the high intensity workout or should I be concerned. I m worried about the spotting.
Thu, 17 Mar 2016
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I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes high intensity exercise regime could alter your periods & may cause light menstruation period. There is nothing much to be concerned about that.
As per spotting you are having, Spotting after strenuous exercise is usually not a signal of anything serious. It is related to high intensity workout you are having. Spotting should be a sign that you are asking too much of your body. You should Ease up on your workouts slightly and the spotting would subside.
If you are having prolonged spotting. It should be brought to the attention of a gynecologist as it can also be a sign of hypo-thyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, some types of cancer, and endometriosis.
Refer to a gynaecologist
Hope this information helps
I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...
Yes high intensity exercise regime could alter your periods & may cause light menstruation period. There is nothing much to be concerned about that.
As per spotting you are having, Spotting after strenuous exercise is usually not a signal of anything serious. It is related to high intensity workout you are having. Spotting should be a sign that you are asking too much of your body. You should Ease up on your workouts slightly and the spotting would subside.
If you are having prolonged spotting. It should be brought to the attention of a gynecologist as it can also be a sign of hypo-thyroidism, polycystic ovarian syndrome, some types of cancer, and endometriosis.
Refer to a gynaecologist
Hope this information helps
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