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Why does it seem like you lose weight the week before your period starts?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Hmm?: Many women feel bloated during the premenstrual time. If you have decreased appetite or you have increased lose stools - that could be a reason.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/23/2014

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