Is it normal to put on weight when its that time of the month?

x.Crystal.x

I was just wondering if its normal to put on weight when you time of the month is due. Because ive put on half a stone in a week. I havent changed my eating habbits or anything (maybe a bit of chocolate here and there but thats is) Ive also not been feeling myself, quite depressed, very short tempered and anti sociable. Ive suffered from depression before and was on anti-Ds for 4 months. I hope it is due to my period, cos i really dont want to go through that again!

Reply 1

generalebriety

Well, when I'm depressed I'd guess I probably lost weight, rather than gained it, because I don't eat... :biggrin:

Not that that answers your question, of course.

Reply 2

dh00001

yes it is normal to put on weight. it could be your period but if it continues definatly see someone

Yep! ;yes;

Yepsss
You retain more water on your periodddd
Perfectly normal ^^

Reply 5

username70704

Aye, I do!

My belly swells like ker-ra-zy and I look pregnant for the duration of it.

Reply 6

Jsk

well i dont put on weight during my period i put it on before and loose it during. I hate it because i look so much bigger and i fill my jeans out. Also i have just lost a bit of weight and have dropped a jean size so getting a bit of belly isnt very nice.
But yeah, its normal

Reply 7

Laus

Yep, perfectly normal. Some people put on 4-7 pounds!

Reply 8

Laus

Most of it is water retention mind you.

Reply 9

DodgyTrousers

Happens to my gf every month, and she freaks out about it every month :smile:

Reply 10

Happy1

Happens. Its just water retention.

We have to learn to live with it.

Reply 11

Segat1

Yep, you can help it by reducing your salt intake in the week or so before you come on.

Yes.

Yes I put on half a stone every month and lose it as soon as I start. My boobs go like missiles and I turn into a right crabby chops. Clinical depression makes you lose weight, totally different.

Reply 14

Anonymous #1

but do u lose that weight afterwards? or are u stuck with it..

Reply 15

bunthulhu

Anonymous

but do u lose that weight afterwards? or are u stuck with it..

It goes naturally.

Honestly, why the anon :rolleyes:

Reply 16

ßlαcksωαn

It could be your meds even

Reply 17

isabella

I get very bloated during my period, & do put on a few lbs.
But as soon as my Period ends,the bloating & extra weight go.

Reply 18

didi997

Yes. You'll lose it during/straight after your period.

Reply 19

sabby ohh

yeah definitely, it's normal. most women experience some kind of weight gain/water retention during their periods/complain of being 'bloated'. its normal, dont worry :smile:

my boobs always go up like a whole cup size during my period as well :X