Can you still do Judo during painful periods?

[Anonymous]

I was in martial arts in 2019 for weeks but had to leave for health issues and an upcoming surgery. I'm healthy again, got vaccinated and resumed classes just this month.

Tomorrow will be my first class with a painful period and between moderate-heavy bleeding. The only thing that helps is Naproxene pills. It reduces the pain but it's still there. I've never done martial arts with the a period so far. It can still be done right?

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+1 y

I heard that if your body gets use to exercises or fighting sports, the pain reduces. Hopefully. I'm starting to feel a bit of pain right now.

[blended_ninja]

You absolutely can. I train with several women, and they come in regularly. It's just going to be very unpleasant for you until your body gets used to the activity. Push through it, and you'll eventually be fine.

[Asker]

Thank you. The day went good yesterday.

[blended_ninja]

I'm glad it did. Hopefully every class goes well.

[20yearsolder]

Yes it can be done, no I don't have a period because I'm a male. I would highly suggest that you let your instructor know that you are experiencing some female pain.