Diving during the menstrual cycle???

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I heard that in a few instances dolphins have gotten somewhat aggressive around women on their cycle. This was in the ocean where people would wade out to pet them and such.
 
Gals, as long as you're feeling good and keep yourself hydrated... DIVE! Doing what I do for a living, I do anywhere from 2-5 dives a day just about EVERY day no matter what time of month it is. Just be prepared with "extras". I've been diving this schedule for about 5 years and have never had any problem with using tampons... or any problem with aggressive behavior from any critters.
And I could only wish that I saw more sharks... especially when I have my camera :) Sharks are not attracted by menstrual blood.
 
I did my OW dives a few weeks ago and my period came early - like Saturday morning before the dive!! Fortunatly by Boy Scount habits had me prepared with supplies. We had 5 dives over 2 days and I was diving with 9 men and my little ol' self so needless to say I was a little self concious! I mentioned the issue, quietly, at the onset of the day to the instructor so if I went "missing" everytime I took off my fins he wouldn't wonder. Unlike a previous post - I actually found things a little heavy rather than light or "stopped" - we were only at 60 ft however. I had no problems and no major inconveniences. At least that is one more "skill" under my belt now!
 
That's really unusual because from my experience as a competitive swimmer (and that's certainly not 60ft) as soon as you get into the water the blood flow should stop during the time that you are in the water. However, it will start flowing again very quickly after you get out of the water so you might need to run off to a corner! I'm surprised that happened to you deepblue. If your girlfriend is worried remind her that people are there for the marine life etc. and most likely will be too busy to notice any leakages!
 
weeeellllll, maybe that's not too far off - I only know that I went to the "ladies' " a.s.a.p. after my fins were off and I was surprised (without getting too graphic here) at the immediate urgency for a change! So, perhaps it did happen as you say......after I left the water.....took off my gear etc.

In that case - that is good to know! I was worried about being at depth longer than what would be, ummm, "convenient" shall we say!!
Thanks for the insight!!

tigsy:
That's really unusual because from my experience as a competitive swimmer (and that's certainly not 60ft) as soon as you get into the water the blood flow should stop during the time that you are in the water. However, it will start flowing again very quickly after you get out of the water so you might need to run off to a corner! I'm surprised that happened to you deepblue. If your girlfriend is worried remind her that people are there for the marine life etc. and most likely will be too busy to notice any leakages!
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Although it's not the most "natural" solution, I have discovered a wonderful alternative to having my period while on a long waited for dive trip. As luck would have it, the last trip I took in Feb. coincided with my period, as does the one that begins this Sat. I asked my doctor for a med called Progestin, and she prescribed the generic aygestin for me. It worked like a dream, postponing my menses until my trip ended. I am very grateful that this drug gave me no side effects, other than being able to dive without any hassles with changing tampons, etc. I just don't want to hassle with it on my few Caribbean dive trips. Again, highly recommended and no problems for me, whatsoever.

Foo
 
scubadiverjunkie:
My girlfriend said she heard that women aren't supposed to dive during menstruation and I never heard anything about this. To put her mind at ease....can anyone shed some light on this. Any information is helpful - thanks.
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No doubt she heard it, but she didn't hear it from any credible source.

Read this.
 
I learnt to dive when i was 11 - before i even started menstruating. I have never NOT dived becasue of it, i worked as a dive master/instructor for three years and never missed a dive other than for sinus problems. It is a personal choice regarding how comfortable she is and whether she has any associated discomfit when menstruating.

ASB
 
scubadiverjunkie:
My girlfriend said she heard that women aren't supposed to dive during menstruation and I never heard anything about this. To put her mind at ease....can anyone shed some light on this. Any information is helpful - thanks.
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It is perfectly safe to dive during your menstral cycle - just NOT when you are pregnant. Some women who have difficulty with cramps or extreme bloating may not feel comfortable diving, and if, for any reason a person doesn't feel well, it isn't a good idea. However, I have gone diving while on my period many times with no difficulty at all.
 
I've never had problems diving while menstruating, however diving in Tasmania with <10 degress celcius water I do notice I get colder a lot quicker (wearing 7mm two piece wetsuit) and generally have less energy. I also feel lifting really heavy gear is harder during the first day or two of menstruation, though this might be just my own expereince. No other probs and it never stops me from going for a dive, but I let my boyfriend help with some of the heavy gear lifting especially after the dive!!
 
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