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Can BMR go up and down with Menstrual Cycle/hormones?

JavaJael
JavaJael Posts: 43 Member
edited February 22 in Health and Weight Loss
Just curious?

(*puts on flame retardant gear just in case)

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  • ElliTree
    ElliTree Posts: 23 Member
    I do know when you're on your period, you burn a few extra calories. I don't imagine it is significantly more, though.
  • Branstin
    Branstin Posts: 2,320 Member
    Since your weight typically goes up during your TOM, it stands to reason so will your BMR. It would be a false reading since the water retention will mask your true weight.
  • smn76237
    smn76237 Posts: 318 Member
    Your BMR actually does rise after ovulation and decreases again at menstruation. Not significantly enough that you can eat all you want or anything like that, but that's why you get so hungry during PMS.

    http://ajcn.nutrition.org/content/36/4/611.full.pdf
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