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How to Lose Water Retention Weight During Your Period

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Sharon Perkins

Many women experience fluid retention in the few days before their period starts. Fluid retention, which occurs because of hormone changes associated with the menstrual cycle, can cause breast tenderness, uncomfortable swelling in your hands and feet, abdominal bloating and weight gain.