Does your period cause weight gain?

It is mostly just water retention and bloating due to hormonal shifts. I notice my weight scale goes up by 1-2 kgs every month right before my cycle. I manage it by reducing salt in my diet and drinking lots of warm water, and it goes back to normal within a week.

My gynecologist explained that progesterone peaks right before your period, causing your body to retain fluids, which feels like sudden weight gain. It is not fat gain at all unless you are overeating due to cravings. If the weight doesn't go down after your period ends, then you should consult a doctor to check for hormonal imbalances like thyroid or PCOS.

Oh absolutely! I literally feel like a balloon right before my dates. It is just temporary water weight and bloating so please don't stress over the scale. Just wear comfy clothes and eat some dark chocolate!

I used to panic so much seeing the scale go up by 3 kgs overnight before my cycle. I thought my metabolism was failing or something. It still makes me quite anxious but I try to remind myself that it is just normal bloating and it will settle down in a few days.

At my age, my body finds any excuse to gain weight, but periods are the classic culprit. Every month those same tight jeans refuse to fit for four days. I have stopped looking at the weighing machine during those days to keep my peace of mind.