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menstrual periods and workouts

nica21
nica21
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United States
2002/10/17, 04:08 PM
In your menstrual period would you loose more blood in your workouts because of your blood circulation and if that happens would you feel weak and queezy.
Lumina20
Lumina20
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United States
2002/10/17, 04:10 PM
I workout when I'm on my period and I feel A-Okay. I don't bleed any more that usual.
Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2002/10/18, 02:43 AM
Nope I feel fine as well (you asked this question because of your dizziness during aerobic? Maybe that could be the problem for you though...)

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jwhisner
jwhisner
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United States
2002/10/18, 12:30 PM
i have never had a problem either.
Alorle
Alorle
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Joined: 2001/10/07
United States
2002/10/20, 07:37 PM
No,
when you have your period, you are not actually bleeding. The red substance you are losing is the lining from your uterus being discharged. It's made up of blood and plasma and other goodies. It's completely separate from your circulation system. However working out can affect your period in other ways. It can be lighter, you can have fewer cramps, and the wooziness you describe could be a result of increased metabolism during your period. You might try eating a little more, perhaps some cottage cheese and toast an hour or so before you work out, and that might help. If you still have troubles, I'd talk to my doctor about it.

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