Exercise! - WARNING - Female Issue Inside

I wasn't sure where to post this so I will let the moderators decide it's resting place.


On to my issue.

For the past couple months, almost each time after I exercise, I will spot(vaginally) for a few hours. Is this normal? Or am I doing something wrong? :|

I've not heard of this before, but it seems a little worrisome. I would check with your doctor to make sure you don't have something going on!

Thank you for the response, Windchime :hug:

Ditto on seeing the doc/gynecologist. If that's happening outside your normal mensus, I'd say it needs to be checked out.

Another voice on the chorus here - that's something you want to check out, if only for your peace of mind.

Thanks ya'll :hug:

it most likely is breakthrough bleeding of some sort. Definitely go to the doctor and get yourself checked. bleeding/spotting outside of menses could be a sign of endometrial problems.

I hope everything checks out ok!

Thanks Jennifer :hug:

:hug: ur welcome!

I had a uterine polyp that was causing spotting after intercourse and bowel movements. I had it removed in an outpatient procedure and have not had any problems since. I would definitely see your doctor.

Thank you, Sheena41 :hug:

I was spotting too and wasn't sure what was causing it. I used to notice it after my workouts (cardio usually). I did see a pattern as it would only happen certain times a month. I checked my calender and I noticed that it was only during ovulation. So, that's something you might want to check too if it's happening during that time.

I am going for a physical next month so I'll double check with my doc as to nothing else is going on. But so far it's only happened those times for me.

I don't want to ovulate :o :rofl:

Hi Ms Chic --
found this for you
http://www.fitsugar.com/3039460
Hope it helps...

Kira

Oh, and this too...
http://www.fitsugar.com/1926004

Kira

Thank you VERY much, Kira! :hug:

chic..i don't want to ovulate either...I'm not supposed to due to my meds..so I feel ya. Also if it has been a long time since your last monthly...your endometrium may be pretty thick...and that is what is causing some breakthrough bleeding..which is from the endometrium not being able to be completely nourished and it is shed lightly until your next menses.

if you are ovulating--yes it can be ovulation spotting. polyps, fibroids and the like will definitely cause spotting/bleeding.

I had a friend with adenomyosis--basically endometriosis within the myometrium--and she spotted on exertion a good bit.

For the past 8 months, after losing some significant weight, my menstrual cycle is much more regular. I do have one once a month and it is nowhere near as heavy as it use to be. I don't actually track my cycle...should I? And if so, how do I do it? :|

As far as knowing if I ovulate, I haven't a clue. I know this much -

I have been heavy a good portion of my life.

I was married, with the man 10 years, and I never got pregnant but also need to add that he had a lot of medical issues that affected his sperm count stuffies :o.

So, how do I know if I am actually ovulating without buying a kit cause I am poor :| :(

ok, I hope I don't get in trouble for going into biology..there are several ways to do this.

The best way is simply your cervical mucus. Basically during certain times of month your body changes the secretions you have vaginally to match where you are in your cycle. Fertile/non fertile

Here is the website I use. www.fertilityfriend.com. The basics are free. And that is all you need. They have a tutorial on the website too.

The other method explained also at the website is called the thermal method. you simply take your temperature FIRST THING every morning. You have a pre-ovulatory basal body temperature range AND you have a postovulatory temperature range. The post-o temp range is caused from the release of progesterone by the corpus luteum (structure formed after ovulation). Progesterone is the hormone responsible for maintaining the pregnancy and the uterine lining. The bbt method is used very successfully in obtaining pregnancy.

When you are temping. Your temperature will raise to signify you have ovulated. If you are tracking your cm too...you have an even better confirmation. You normally will get your period 13-15 days after ovulation. NO matter when you ovulate. If you ovulate on day 23 or day 15 you will still get it at the same set time of 12-15 days. That is called the luteal phase. Every woman's body works like this for the most part.

Let me know if you need any help with this. I am so glad your cycles are regulating.

For the past 8 months, after losing some significant weight, my menstrual cycle is much more regular. I do have one once a month and it is nowhere near as heavy as it use to be. I don't actually track my cycle...should I? And if so, how do I do it? :|

As far as knowing if I ovulate, I haven't a clue. I know this much -

I have been heavy a good portion of my life.

I was married, with the man 10 years, and I never got pregnant but also need to add that he had a lot of medical issues that affected his sperm count stuffies :o.

So, how do I know if I am actually ovulating without buying a kit cause I am poor :| :(

I've always tracked my period just cuz I am nuts :dizzy:. Before this site I used to use a simple calendar.

Here's the site I use and it is free - Fertility Friend (http://www.fertilityfriend.com/)- They have a neat free iPhone/iPod Touch tracker tool as well which I love :D. I am not pregnant or trying to be yet but I just like it as it predicts for the entire year my cycle dates and ovulation days based on when I enter my last cycle date. You can change the date if and when your date changes.

HTH :)

:lol: Jen and I posted the same site

lol..pinto! great minds think alike. I'm a nut about it too! I hate suprises! Especially crampy, leaky, potentially staining ones!

...I hate suprises! Especially crampy, leaky, potentially staining ones!

Exactly! :)
Not to mention, every doctor visit came with the question - when was your last menstrual cycle?

Thanks for the site ladies, will definitely check it out :hug::hug:

I always track my periods (although I can set the clock by them) just for convenience. I want to know, if I am planning going somewhere etc. that it's not going to coincide with the heaviest day of my period.
I can very easily tell when I am ovulating - by the mucous - I think jendiet mentioned that.

omg, please see a doctor. that doesnt sound normal.
let us know if everything is ok.

Thank you, joyinSF :hug:

You can also check out the book Taking Charge of Your Fertility! I really learned a lot from that book!

Thanks for the tip, nooch :hug:

For the past 8 months, after losing some significant weight, my menstrual cycle is much more regular. I do have one once a month and it is nowhere near as heavy as it use to be. I don't actually track my cycle...should I? And if so, how do I do it? :|

As far as knowing if I ovulate, I haven't a clue. I know this much -

I have been heavy a good portion of my life.

I was married, with the man 10 years, and I never got pregnant but also need to add that he had a lot of medical issues that affected his sperm count stuffies :o.

So, how do I know if I am actually ovulating without buying a kit cause I am poor :| :(

i personally just came off the pill myself (after 5 years of relying on a foil pill holder to tell me when my period was coming)- cos we're poor too =p so i found this website to help me track. Its free, no memberships; just put in the first day of your last period and what cycle you have, and it should track period - ovulation etc in a one page calendar... It is aimed at people trying to concieve but psh, i use it to monitor my period.

http://babymed.com/Tools/Fertility/Calendar/Default.aspx

Thanks so much, Jinksie!