When youhave your period, your body is going through a lot.

Your hormone levels are all out of whack, making you feeltired, moody, and bloated.

But the symptoms of your period don’t stop once your flow starts.

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But even if these symptoms are considered normal, they can still be a huge nuisance.

One such symptom is weight gain.

You may be wondering if it actually is normal.

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The good news: It is.

But there’s more to know about period weight gain.

There are many different reasons you may be gaining weight during your period.

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This iswhy you get bloated on your period.

It causes your face, arms, stomach, and legs to feel swollen or larger.

Luckily, that swelling will subside after your period ends.

Healthlinealso recommends filling up that Stanley cup one extra time because drinking more water can reduce bloating and swelling.

Continuing with your normal daily exercise, even if that simply means a long walk, will also help.