Will your weight increase during menstruation?

Weight may increase during menstruation, but this is a normal physiological phenomenon and usually does not require special treatment.

Before menstruation, estrogen levels in women increase, leading to water retention, edema may occur, and weight may increase slightly. After menstruation, estrogen levels drop, edema subsides, and weight returns to normal.

During menstruation, women may increase their appetite, and if they consume too many calories, it may also lead to weight gain. If they gain too much weight, it is recommended to properly control their diet and increase their exercise. To maintain a healthy weight.

It should be noted that if you gain too much weight during menstruation, or are accompanied by other symptoms such as headache, breast pain, bloating, etc., it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly to rule out the possibility of other diseases.