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Re: safe to workout while on period ?

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Dec 2001 15:20:03 -0600 (CST)

At Tue, 4 Dec 2001, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>Is it safe to workout while on your period? I started on Sunday night then i
>worked out late monday night and today my period is pretty much stopped and i
>have it for 7 days and its never really this light until my 5 or 6 day so can
>working out slow down the flow of your period? I missed my period last month
>I was taking cipro for a bladder infection and stop that a few days into
>november not sure if that has anything to do with my missed period, Thanks
>for any advice you can offer.

Exercise is not just ok during your menses, but may actually help with cramping, bloating, water retention, and moodiness. 

--
William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG


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