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I get very hungry - almost ravenous - in the days leading up to the start of my period. is there a scientific explanation for that?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Low Blood Sugar: Some women get low blood sugar around the periods and that can cause you to feel hungry almost ravenous as you say.You can check your fasting blood glucose or do it when you feel very hungry

Answered 4/8/2017

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A member asked:

I get very hungry - almost ravenous - in the days leading up to the start of my period. is there a scientific explanation for that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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