Future Health Frontiers Q&A Women’s Health Menstrual Health

What causes bloating during menstruation?

Asked by:Calliope

Asked on:Apr 02, 2026 04:21 PM

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  • Chiara Chiara

    Apr 02, 2026

      What causes menstrual bloating? Some girls experience edema during menstruation. The location and degree of edema vary from person to person, but it is more obvious on the upper eyelids.

      Swelling of upper eyelids , shine brightly, and the patient feels heaviness. In severe cases, the eyelids look like "silkworm babies."

      People with facial edema may feel facial tension. When the fingers are swollen, the fingers feel swollen, which affects the flexibility of the fingers.

      swelling of feet , making the patient feel that wearing shoes is tight, and pressing the instep and ankle with hands skin Depressions may occur.

      If the abdominal wall and abdominal organs are edematous , there will be a feeling of abdominal distention, weight gain and decreased urine output.

      gastrointestinal edema , there will be loss of appetite or diarrhea . Edema of the pelvic organs can cause pain or a sinking feeling in the lower abdomen. This kind of edema reaches its peak in the premenstrual period. After menstruation, the urine output increases and the edema is reduced. >>>>> Why do you like to sleep during menstruation?

      Premenstrual edema occurs due to sodium and water retention due to elevated estrogen levels in the body before menstruation. The way to prevent it is to pay attention to a light diet and reduce salt intake. When edema occurs, oral diuretics can be taken to increase urinary excretion and reduce edema.

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