What are the dangers of losing weight during menstruation?

During menstruation, a girl's body consumes more calories than usual, so even if she eats a little more at this time, she will not gain weight. Therefore, many people seize this point and want to lose weight during menstruation. However, from a medical point of view, doing so is very unhealthy. So, what are the dangers of losing weight during menstruation? Let’s find out together.

1. Losing weight during menstruation will affect fertility

I often hear people around me say, "It's most effective to lose weight during menstruation." Therefore, women who love beauty have started to follow the "menstrual period weight loss method". However, is losing weight during menstruation really effective? Experts remind that losing weight during menstruation is unscientific and may cause menstrual disorders and even affect fertility. According to reports, when a girl's menstrual period is about to come, her appetite will increase and she will want to eat sweets. Some reports indicate that compared with the ovulation period, the amount of food eaten before the menstrual period will increase by 20% to 25%. This is because during the high temperature period from ovulation to the menstrual period, the mood will become anxious and unstable, so she needs to consume foods containing sugar.

2. Be cautious when losing weight during menstrual period

Around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle, when you are preparing to ovulate, due to hormonal changes in the body, the body will retain water and gain 1-3 kg in weight. At this time, if you see results from weight loss, there is no need to get excited too early because it is possible that you are losing water instead of fat.

On the 14th day of ovulation, estrogen enters the luteal phase and secretes progesterone, causing water retention, thus causing edema. Therefore, during the menstrual period, some people gain weight, with the increase being about 1-3 kilograms. After the menstrual period ends, which is the so-called accelerated weight loss period, if you lose 1-3 pounds, it is likely that what you lose is water rather than fat.

Okay, after reading the above introduction, I believe you already know that the consequences of losing weight during the menstrual period are still quite serious. Even if you lose weight, it is water rather than fat that is lost, so it is best not to lose weight during menstruation. In fact, "control your mouth and move your legs" is the most effective way to lose weight at any time.