Irregular Periods: Exercise, Iron & Natural Relief Tips

Irregular menstrual cycles can be influenced by lifestyle factors like intense exercise or nutrient deficiencies such as low iron. Discover natural ways to stabilize your cycle and identify the reasons behind breakthrough bleeding and spotting.

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Can Exercising Postpone Your Period?

The menstrual cycle is typically 21 to 28 days; however, the amount of days in the menstrual cycle can change due to medical conditions, stress, illness, medication and lifestyle changes with exercising and dieting. Exercising excessively or participating in strenuous sports can delay your period.

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About Spotting After a Period

Irregular bleeding affects nearly all women at some point during their reproductive years. Spotting refers to passage of a small amount of blood from the vagina outside of a woman’s menstrual period. This small amount of bleeding often appears as blood-tinged mucus, or red or brown vaginal discharge.

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Iron & Irregular Menstrual Bleeding

Heavy bleeding during menstruation is called menorrhagia. Many women at some point in their reproductive years have experienced heavy bleeding during their period, according to the National Collaborating Centre for Women's and Children's Health.

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