I feel the urge to urinate more frequently right before menstration (day or two prior). is this normal?

Here are some ...: Indeed, some women may experience going to bathroom often before or around their period, resulting from the changing texture and sensitivity of pelvic tissues and organs due to hormonal evolution throughout the menstrual cycle. If your personal experience confirms so and being of no UTI, then, that is normal for you. More doubt? See your gyn-doc timely.