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bloating ↔ estrogen

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Fluctuations in estrogen levels during the luteal phase [1], the menstruation phase [2], and the onset of premenstrual syndrome [3] are directly linked to the physiological occurrence of bloating.

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Menstrual Cycle Phases: Decoding the Stages - Perelel perelelhealth.com Perelel 1 fact
claimPremenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs two to three days before the menstrual cycle when estrogen and progesterone levels experience their largest dip, often resulting in mood swings, bloating, skin changes, breast tenderness, and headaches.
Cycle Syncing Through Your Menstrual Phases trinityhealthmichigan.org Trinity Health Michigan 1 fact
claimDuring the menstruation phase (Days 1-5), estrogen and progesterone levels drop, causing the uterine lining to shed, which results in bleeding, cramps, and bloating.
Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com Clue 1 fact
claimDuring the luteal phase, progesterone and estrogen levels rise and then fall if pregnancy does not occur, which contributes to premenstrual symptoms like mood changes, headaches, acne, bloating, and breast tenderness.