Any other women on here get period like cramps after running?

Question

I've been running for a couple of years now, 25-30 miles a week, and just recently I've noticed cramping after my runs. It started a couple of months ago after a weekend of two races back to back...I also had some light bleeding, and now I'm spotting all the time in between periods. I've also lost my appetite, probably because of the stomach discomfort. Anyone else experience this? BTW - It is not possible that I could be pregnant.

Answer 1

I do feel the stomach cramps after my run. But I don't have any spotting between periods. I suggest that u see a doctor about that.

Answer 2

I've never had this before, but you should definitely get it checked out by a doctor. You might want to try cutting back on your mileage as well, or run at an easier pace.

Answer 3

it happened to me twice now....and that woud be it just while i was running. i'm not sure why though...

Answer 4

I never heard of getting period after running. But, I'm not much of a atheltic person. Instead, I notice that my cycle can stop or start early after a strong physic activity.

I just to do gym with machines an all kind of things and my period reduce ( to just 2 or 3 days of bleeding). When i started to do pilates my cycle was more regular and it last 4 to 5 days.  I can't help you with more information