8 Ways to Combat Bloating During your Menstrual Cycle
Did you know that up to 85% of women experience PMS (Premenstrual syndrome) before and during their menstrual cycle and that having an imbalanced microbiome is correlated to imbalances in hormones? Having too much estrogen in the body can lead to gut-related issues like bloating and fluid retention, and can also lead to symptoms of PMS such as cramps, heavier periods, mood swings, and bloating. Bloat is a common early symptom of menstruation and occurs 1-2 weeks before a woman’s period. Other PMS symptoms may also include: tiredness cramps acne food cravings swollen breasts headaches backaches Bloating is extremely uncomfortable because it may feel like you've gained weight or like your abdomen or other parts of your body are tight...