Period Bloating

Period Bloating

Period bloating is when a woman feels her abdomen is heavy and swollen just before and at the start of her period.

Bloating is also one of several premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms that can occur 1-2 weeks before a woman’s period. 


Cause

Bloating before and during a period may result from changes in levels of the sex hormones progesterone and estrogen.


Remedies

  1. Avoid salty foods

The sodium in salt can increase the amount of water a person’s body retains. Avoiding salty foods may help decrease water retention and improve period bloating.

  1. Eat potassium-rich foods

Eating foods rich in potassium may help reduce period bloating.

  1. Try diuretics

If something is a diuretic, it means that it increases urine production. Producing more urine helps the body to get rid of water. In this way, diuretics help to reduce water retention.

  1. Drinks lot of water

  2. Avoid refined carbohydrates

Refined carbohydrates, such as white flour and processed sugars, cause spikes in blood sugar levels. This increases the level of insulin in the blood, which causes the kidneys to retain more sodium.

  1. Exercise regularly
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