Before My Period I Get An Increased Appetite. This Means That I Put On A Lot Of Weight And Spend The Rest Of The Month Trying To Lose It Before The Cycle Starts All Over Again. I Went To My Doctor But He Told Me That It Had Nothing To Do With My Period And That It Was All In My Mind. Is He Right And If So How Can I Stop The Cravings?

Almost all women get an increased appetite before their period and it is a classic symptom of PMS. Not all doctors believe that it can increase your appetite but that doesn't mean that it doesn't. Most women just give in to their cravings but if they are causing you problems there are various things that you could try.

Do you do any exercise on your period? While too much exercise is not recommended, light exercise can be really beneficial. Things such as going for a walk or a gentle aerobic workout can really help keep you in shape and actually make you feel a little better. Many women don't do anything at all as they feel too tired and bloated, but if you can force yourself to do a little each day you should find that it really helps.

Another thing you can do is drink plenty of water. Not only useful advice for your period, but a great tip for every single day. Water generally fills people up, especially if drinking a glass just before a meal.

If all else fails you could try to see another doctor and get a second opinion. There is always something you can do and the most important thing to know is you are not on your own and it does happen to a lot of women.

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