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Re: aerobic exercise and endoFrom: Holly (anonymous@obgyn.net)Thu Dec 31 09:57:13 1998
Hi, This is my first post to the endo list. I have enjoyed reading all of your comments over the last few days. I finally have something to contribute regarding endo and exercise (see below). First, I'll tell you a little about me. My endo pain started a year ago. I finally had a lap done two weeks ago. I think it went well, but the pain is coming back. I don't know yet if it's the endo or adhesions. I think my doctor will put me on a GNRH agonist in a few weeks. Sounds like fun. I'm 26, no children yet. Regarding exercise: Yesterday I found a great article on the web. It says that aerobic exercise is preferred for endo patients, but only at 50 to 70% maximum heart rate. It explains how to calculate this rate given your age. Aerobic exercise at this rate helps reduce the masculinizing side effects of Danazol. Also, workouts above 60% of max release autoimmune suppressants, which I gather isn't good for endo, but the article doesn't say why exactly. Also, it says that "intesive exercie has been shown to increase the body's levels of naturally-occurring estrogen and progesterone". Thus, this "may undermine the effects of" drugs used to keep estrogen low. Anyway, there is quite a bit more in the article re: how often and what kind of exercise is good for endo. They suggest 4 days a week at approximately 60% of maximum workloads. Swimming and cycling are best choices. If you want to read the article it's at: http://www.endohouston.org/exercies.html I don't know about cycling! With the pain I have, sitting on a bicycle is the last thing I want to do! Happy New Year to all! Holly
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