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This happened twice now: 1 week before my period i get distention and put on a lot of body fat, and after my period is gone (usually 5 days) i lose it?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Fluid retention: It isn't body fat, but sequestered tissue fluid brought on by a change in your hormone levels at the end of each menstrual cycle.

Answered 9/6/2016

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A member asked:

This happened twice now: 1 week before my period i get distention and put on a lot of body fat, and after my period is gone (usually 5 days) i lose it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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