EmilyK Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 Hey, so I am having serious Google Fail. I'm trying to find the thread where Melissa offered a wonderful explanation as to *why* we get so much hungrier leading up to our menstrual periods. Can anyone help me track that one down? Thanks! Link to comment
jmcbn Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 >This< might be what you're looking for.... Link to comment
Karen Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 In short, between ovulation and our period, our body has to assume it's pregnant. Survival of the species. As a result, it starts getting ready to support a pregnancy after ovulation. Think water retention (increased hydration), constipation (slowed digestion to absorb more nutrients), and increased appetite - specifically for carbs (increased energy). It really kicks in between days 10-14 - right around the time implantation would happen and the pregnancy is underway. Once your body realizes it's not pregnant, your progesterone levels drop, your period starts, and the need for all that extra support are no longer... until the next time around. Link to comment
EmilyK Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 Thank you, JM! That's exactly what I was looking for. :-D Link to comment
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