Quote Originally Posted by Dianyla
My personal experience has been that heavy exercise (incl. cycling) can contribute to anemia, which can delay ovulation. Before I was diagnosed and started supplementing with iron, heavy cycling would extend my normal 33 day period out to a 38-45 day long cycle. I'm trying very hard to not get pregnant, but lemme tell you having a period arrive 3-4 weeks late is very nerve-wracking!

So, as long as you're not anemic or nutrient deficient due to heavy exercise you're probably ok.

I agree with this statement. Try and get a "Pregnancy" supplement. and dose yourself up on it. And get your iron checked by a doctor or go and donate some blood at the Red Cross and you'll get it done there for free!


Originally Posted by Nanci
I bet if you were using cycling to _prevent_ pregnancy, it wouldn't work!!

The only way I can think of cycling NOT getting you pregnant, is if you've done a massive ride on the wrong seat and your entire groin area is too damn sore to do anything.

Good luck Lenusik! We'd like to hear when you're buying a baby seat/trailer/ ride on to drag the little tyke around on too in about a years time. hehehe