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Women's Health

Hormonal Cravings Before Your Period: Why They Cause Real Weight Gain

Premenstrual cravings add 200-500 extra calories daily for 5-7 days. Over 12 cycles, that's 1-3 kg of real weight gain — driven by hormones, not character.

A growing body of research suggests that simple daily rituals may support metabolic health during hormonal transitions.