I put on 1 dress size just before n during my menses. is there anyway i can reduce d water retention? i take low sodium n less oil diet

Progesterone, B6: Pms symptoms that include fluid retention, breast tenderness, mood swings, cravings, headache r a sign of estrogen dominance. Get some Progesterone cream at health food store. Would be best to see a doctor who uses bio-identical hormones for this, but you can get it over the counter. Vitamin b6 also helps fluid retention, as does celery. "fluid pills' known as diuretics r a prescription option.

Lots of options: Birth control methods will help with this especially those that minimize your bleeding time or delay the onset of periods. Some pills like loestrin 24/4 give you a very limited hormone withdrawal which will help you. Seasonique is a brand which only gives you 3 periods a year. Some doctors will give a diuretic medication before your cycle to help prevent water retention.