Does Excessive Exercise Cause Menstrual Irregularities?
I'm gonna get a pregnancy test, just to make sure.
My question is then, If I'm not gonna get my period and my test is negative, should I see a doctor about it? I'm supposed to start my next pill in 3 days.
Its common to have changes in menstrual periods in starting exercising
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM,
I read carefully your question, and understand your concern,
I think that you should do a pregnancy test as well, to rule out pregnancy.
But also, during the contraception with oral contraceptive pills it is very unlikely that you get pregnant if you have been taking the pill regularly, though.
On the other side, menstrual period irregularities can be very common. I would not be concerned about the delay, and would suggest to start the next packet when it is due to it, so in 3 days. It happens that because of exercising, the hormonal level has changed, and it has delayed the menstrual period.
If the delay continues for more then 3 months, then you should consider seeing a gynecologist and do an abdominal ultrasound, but I would see this possibility very unlikely.
Hope I answered your questions.
Let me know if you need more clarifications, otherwise please close and rate the question.
Take care,
Dr. Papaqako.
Thank you so much for the answer. Actually I got my period shortly after I sent the question. Its much lighter than usually, but I got it!
Thanks again
Wish you good health
Detailed Answer:
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Happy to hear it was all good.
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