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Im craving ice cream & pickles, and in 3 days my menstrual period starts, my question is why am i craving ice cream & pickles?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Pregnant? Maybe!: You're due for your menstrual period in 3 days which means you haven't missed one yet. Assuming that you've been engaging in unprotected sex, these cravings are stereotypical for pregnancy if you watch enough tv & movies. So if your menses doesn't arrive in 3 days, consider a home pregnancy test.

Answered 1/7/2013

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Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Hormones: You may have a propensity to crave salt and dairy products before your period.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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A member asked:

Im craving ice cream & pickles, and in 3 days my menstrual period starts, my question is why am i craving ice cream & pickles?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Dr. Jessica Allan answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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