Bloating: During the menstural cycle there is a major fluctuation of the hormones ,namely estrogen and progesterone and this causes fluid retention,swelling , and bloating. Women actually gain pounds of water during this time . This is from the affects of estrogen. Usually by the 3rd day of your period the excess water,blood and waste have been flushed from the system and the woman no longer is bloated-
Answered 1/3/2015
3.4k views
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A doctor has provided 1 answer
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your question