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Why you might bloat before your period

June 21, 2025

Hormonal shifts can affect water retention, digestion, and how sensitive your belly feels.

In the days before your period, hormone shifts can slow digestion and hold more water. It's normal, it's temporary, and it isn't a sign anything is wrong with your body.

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