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Weird Question

digitalyssa
digitalyssa Posts: 112 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Does a woman weigh more during menstruation? Or is that a myth perpetuated by feeling bloated?

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  • RRodine
    RRodine Posts: 9
    I always weigh at least 5lbs more but it is not actual weight, it is from bloating and retaining water. If you get something like midol it has a dieretic in it that helps you not retain so much!
  • saychzzz
    saychzzz Posts: 69 Member
    During your period you hold onto to fluid. That's where the weight comes from. You'll notice afterward, you'll drop that 5 pounds or so in one day. Just a nice little gift from Mother Nature.
  • Maggie1960
    Maggie1960 Posts: 322
    Yes it's fluid not fat! No need to panic when the scales go up, they soon go down again afterwards.:smile:
  • digitalyssa
    digitalyssa Posts: 112 Member
    Good to know! I gained 1lb this week and was feeling pretty discouraged until I found out why today :) Hoping to see my weight loss stay on track when this is over ;) THANKS!
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