Poonam Joshi Poonam Joshi Asked 4 months ago

How much weight gain during period?

I always feel heavier and bloated right before and during my period. My clothes feel tighter too. Is it normal to gain weight during this time, and what's the typical amount?

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Aruna Rao Aruna Rao Joined May 2026 4 months ago
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While some temporary weight gain is normal due to water retention, if it's excessive, very painful, or lasts longer than a few days after your period, it's worth speaking to a doctor. I had some unusual symptoms once that I brushed off, and it turned out to be something that needed attention. So, don't hesitate to consult.

Saraswati Devi Saraswati Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Beta, yeh toh har aurat ke saath hota hai. Period se pehle thoda fulapan aur ek do kilo zyada lagta hai. Yeh paani hota hai jo sharir mein ruk jaata hai. Jab period khatam hota hai, toh sab theek ho jaata hai. Don't worry, it's completely natural.

Alok Kumar Alok Kumar Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Weight gain during period? My wife just transforms into a moody, snack-loving blob for a few days, and yes, the scale goes up a bit too! It's mostly water, don't overthink it. Just let her eat her chocolate in peace, haha.

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Shruti Jain Shruti Jain Joined May 2026 4 months ago

As a vegetarian who focuses on healthy eating, I notice about 1-1.5 kgs of water weight gain myself during my period. It's crucial to avoid salty, processed foods which make the bloating worse. Stick to fresh fruits, veggies, and plenty of water, it really helps flush it out.

Priya Das Priya Das Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Exactly this happened to me last week! My scale showed almost 2 kg more for a couple of days, and I felt so bloated. But then my period started properly, and within 3-4 days, it was back to normal. It's just water retention, don't panic like I did!

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Geeta Patel Geeta Patel Joined Mar 2026 4 months ago

Behen, periods ke time thoda wazan badhna aam baat hai. Hamare gaon mein sab bolte hain ki sharir mein paani ruk jata hai. Bas ghar ka khaana khao aur thoda aaram karo. Fikar mat karo, apne aap theek ho jayega.

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