Do you gain weight when you have your period?
921582
I don't, but it you do it's probably just because you tend to retain more water when you are on your period.
856391
You might not necessarily gain weight, but your body certainly becomes more "womanly" and "curvy" - you lose the little girl look.  I'm not sure why this happens.
1082341
It's not the number of meals you eat,but more likely to be the content of the food. Especially sodium(salt) which in women tends to make them retain water and feel or look blotted. More so if it close to the time of your period. So don't skip meals my dear, that will slow your metabalism, which will lead to weight gain. Maybe just watch your salt intake, drink lots of water and maybe if needed get a water pill. G'luck
362950
Actually, your period is precipitated by a steep DROP in hormone levels that induces shedding of the lining of the uterus. Hormone levels peak just around ovulation (i.e., mid-cycle), and only remain high if fertilization occurs (if there is a pregnancy). In a normal cycle, where there is no fertilization, hormone levels drop steeply and this causes menstruation.
969620
I think it's perfect. :) Your body fat is normal and plus I heard that electric scales are wrong AND the fact that our bodies gain body fat when we are about to start our period. Don't quote me on that though. :) But it's a good thing that you are trying to be healthier. Skinny doesn't always mean healthy, remember that.
592618
various things can effect your menstrual cycle.  for one, you won't have one unless your body fat is high enough.  stress can keep you from menstruating.  thyroid abnormalities can keep you from it.  try googling delayed menarche (menarche is the beginning of menstruation) and see if there is anything that sounds like you.  also, talk to your doctor or gynecologist.  some people start later than others.
1042111
Yes you can. You can do what every you what to do on your period,but what I would do is where a tampon and a pad and take some Tylenol or what every you take so that you will fill oak when you are working out. Good lock
548734
yes, the less body fat you have in your body the less of a period you have. i am not a doctor so i would suggest consulting one on if this is ok or not.
499713
A woman's body does need a certain amount of fat to work properly, I know it sounds odd but for the longest time I could go 6 or more months with out a period with perfect health.  The I stopped working out like a fanatic, gained a little fat and bam, my period came back to normal.  If you look into women's body building they go through the same thing because they have very little fat on their body during competition season, then gain the fat back to maintain health.
836261
Yes.\n\nI take on extra fluid in my tissues (mostly in my head, abdomen, calves, and ankles)starting two weeks before and up to a day after my period.\nI have to take PMS medicine during that entire time.  It has Acetaminophen and two kinds of diuretics.\n\nI never weigh myself during my period because I have five pounds of extra water weight there.
259123
That's just how some people put on weight. It is hormonal. Talk to your doctor.
587646
Almost every birth control method can have a side effect of weight gain.  Personally, out of all my friends you are on the pill or depo, I have not noticed any weight gain if there is.\n\nI would say don't worry about it.  If you do gain weight it will only be 5 to 10 pounds and most likely not noticable.\n\nYou could also ask about depo.  I have not experianced any cramping, weight gain or many periods for that matter.  I love it and it might be another solution you want to look into.\n\nGood luck!
241228
Emotions can be affected by hormonal shifts that occur just before and during your period.  :o)
1052509
I assume you mean hungry? \n\nIts hormonal.  Estrogen fades as you get ready to start a period.  Estrogen helps keep insulin under control.  Insulin, thus, can go wild.  The purpose of insulin is to open the "cell's mouths" to let food and water in.  Thus, right before your period, insulin is madly tucking food and water in cells, causing bloating and weight gain.\n\nThe food insulin tucks in cells is blood glucose.  If insulin tucks in too much glucose (a condition known as hyperinsulinemia), it can result in there being too little blood glucose in the blood stream for the rest of the body to use during the day (a condition known as hypoglycemia).  If the brain senses a low blood sugar condition, it requests food, lots of it, high carb food like chocolate and potato chips and french fries and such.  \n\nThat is why you may be hungry before your period.\n\nTo find out whys and what to do, visit www.hufa.org
770305
when i am stressed out i often get the munchies.  i also get the munchies around the time of my period.  as far as weight gain i would say yes to that it can creep up on you so slow that you do not even realize it until one day your pants do not fit anymore.\n\nthe question about the migraines i would ask doctor i get migraines from time to time and they are not fun.\ngood luck
552443
Sure it can. Your changing your estrogen level and anytime you change your body's chemical make-up, weight gain can occur.
269211
Yes, you can get PMS symptoms, but they come generally a week before your period.  You can get bloating, irritability, cravings for sweets or salt, tiredness, and many, many more things.  As for the initial "leakage", general no, that is usual a surprise as to when it starts.  If you want to try and keep track, start counting on the first day of your period, that being day one, and keep counting through the month, when you hit about the 28th or 32nd day in your cycle, you should get your period. Every women is different, so you have to learn your cycle to get your heads up that it is coming.  Hey this got me through high school without a surprise, hopefully it helps you.