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Hormone levels fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle. These changes can affect appetite and can cause fluid retention. Both factors can lead to weight gain around the time of a period. If bloating ...

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What Is the Luteal Phase? The luteal phase is the part of your menstrual cycle that prepares your uterus for pregnancy by thickening your uterine lining. Typically it happens around day 15 of a 28-day ...