Re: delicate subject

[TrotALongK@aol.com]

>  But I am really not willing to consider giving up a ride due
>  to my monthly cycle...I would appreciate hearing from you gals how you deal
>  with this comfortably

Hi Maggie.
I don't know if I'm the only "lucky" one out there, but my body has somewhat 
of a consciousness. I went to a number of rides while on my period and the 
worst day should have been Saturday. I mean you kinda know yourself, right? 
The first time this happened I was a little worried, mostly abut the crampy 
part. But I kinda forgot about it on race day morning (to busy and excited, I 
guess) and - suprise, suprise, things came to an almost complete stop! This 
has happened now at least 4 or 5 times since (including last weekend at 
Warner Springs) and I don't worry about it anymore. I acually talked to my 
gynacologist about this and she wasn't suprised but said that our cycles are 
very susceptive to situations like this. Only backdraw: things usually come 
back on Monday - with a vengeance!!! I went home sick this time after half a 
day at work. But hey, so what! I did pretty well at the ride!!!

Kirsten


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