HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have two days till i'm suppose to have my period. in the middle of my stomach latitude ways it's hard. is this normal . i also look bloated

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Arash Rahi answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

Yes... But ...: Some discomfort and bloating is normal prior to the period but if it becomes too much to handle there are options to lessen the discomfort. For example staying away from spivey foods may help. Hormonal birth control options (the pill, etc) may also be helpful.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 3/17/2014

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

My stomach has been feeling tight bloated and a little hard. My period is about to start soon.Is this just a symptom that my period is about to start?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I'm 10 days late for my period, and my stomach feels bloated and very sensitive. What could be the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had my period. A week ago was regular and lasted 4/5 days but lately my stomach is bloated and swollen and just uncomfortable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How come my stomach is still bloated? I had my period 10 days ago and i also be having pains in my lower abdomenal how come?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I had intercourse with my bf a week after the beginning of my period. 3 days later my stomach is feeling and looking bloated. What could the cause be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I took a pg test two months ago and it came out positive and then I started my period. My stomach is kinda hard and I'm bloated.Could iI still b pg?
My period just ended a day ago. I am bloated and have stomach pains is that normal after a period. My last period was my heavist one yet.
Is it normal for my stomach to get bloated and my boobs getting bigger before my period?
Ihad my period 2weeks ago but my stomach is still bloated and hard and my back is hurting me really bad and my feet also get swollen and I'm spotting?
I have breast pain and a bloated stomach. I had my period on May 20 which is 2 weeks ago. Is it normal to have pms symptoms so early?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.