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Why do women retain water when they're on their periods? My tummy is sticking out...it feels like a basketball...my best friend sings "Basketball Jones" to me at this time of the month What the heck could be the biological purpose of retaining water? Is it so we don't dehydrate when we lose blood? What was Mother Nature thinking?!!? | |
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I just found out why!
"In women it usually occurs in the week or so before menstruation. During this time, the surge in estrogen triggers the production of aldosterone. This hormone makes the kidneys retain water, which tends to collect in the breasts and abdomen. Some women gain several pounds during this time. Other women simply experience a shift in the distribution in water with no weight gain. Slacks and blouses often fit more snugly, however." http://www.mothernature.c...16/262.cfm (it still sucks, though!) | |
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So they can have a drink? | |
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JDINTERACTIVE said: So they can have a drink?
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JDINTERACTIVE said: So they can have a drink?
You're annoying today JD | |
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JDINTERACTIVE said: So they can have a drink?
Is there any place of refuge one can flee from this insanity | |
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applekisses said: I just found out why!
"In women it usually occurs in the week or so before menstruation. During this time, the surge in estrogen triggers the production of aldosterone. This hormone makes the kidneys retain water, which tends to collect in the breasts and abdomen. Some women gain several pounds during this time. Other women simply experience a shift in the distribution in water with no weight gain. Slacks and blouses often fit more snugly, however." http://www.mothernature.c...16/262.cfm (it still sucks, though!) I only retain water when I get the "synthetic" menstruation brought on by my HRT medication | |
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applekisses said: I just found out why!
"In women it usually occurs in the week or so before menstruation. During this time, the surge in estrogen triggers the production of aldosterone. This hormone makes the kidneys retain water, which tends to collect in the breasts and abdomen. Some women gain several pounds during this time. Other women simply experience a shift in the distribution in water with no weight gain. Slacks and blouses often fit more snugly, however." http://www.mothernature.c...16/262.cfm (it still sucks, though!) You know, this explanation makes sense, because right before my period starts, I tend to urinate more often. (Can't believe I just said that right here on the org! ) But yes, it does suck, big time! RIP, mom. I will forever miss and love you. | |
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AndGodCreatedMe said: JDINTERACTIVE said: So they can have a drink?
You're annoying today JD | |
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Hang in there apple!
Remember, for some folks water isn't a bad thing. | |
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Ex-Moderator | But it doesn't say why more water is necessary... Just that the estrogen makes it so. harrumph.
I, too, suffer from water retention. I get all bloaty like I just tried to drink a 6 pack or somethin. |
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JDINTERACTIVE said: AndGodCreatedMe said: You're annoying today JD | |
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You girls want to come over here.....we have a drought going on. We could use the water. | |
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althom said: You girls want to come over here.....we have a drought going on. We could use the water.
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CarrieMpls said: I, too, suffer from water retention. I get all bloaty like I just tried to drink a 6 pack or somethin. Shit!, I have that problem too! When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading. | |
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bkw said: CarrieMpls said: I, too, suffer from water retention. I get all bloaty like I just tried to drink a 6 pack or somethin. Shit!, I have that problem too! | |
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subhuman09 said: Hang in there apple!
Remember, for some folks water isn't a bad thing. I need to be more like Harold | |
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Well i dunno if i retain water cause i get a lil like this: and usually it's over something really silly too or sometimez things dat would normally affect me, but at dat time of month... my reaction is magnified about ten timez...and i try to restrain it, but i can't stop it. I'd much rather hide and not let people see me around my werewolf time ...awooooo!!! oh dearz. No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien... "Come into my world..." Missy Quote of da Month: "yeah, sure, that's cool...wait WHAT?! " | |
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I save everything and I'm a guy | |
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People who use anabolic steroids get the same. | |
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lilmissmissy said: Well i dunno if i retain water cause i get a lil like this: and usually it's over something really silly too or sometimez things dat would normally affect me, but at dat time of month... my reaction is magnified about ten timez...and i try to restrain it, but i can't stop it. I'd much rather hide and not let people see me around my werewolf time ...awooooo!!! oh dearz.
I know EXACTLY what you mean! | |
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applekisses said: I just found out why!
"In women it usually occurs in the week or so before menstruation. During this time, the surge in estrogen triggers the production of aldosterone. This hormone makes the kidneys retain water, which tends to collect in the breasts and abdomen. Some women gain several pounds during this time. Other women simply experience a shift in the distribution in water with no weight gain. Slacks and blouses often fit more snugly, however." http://www.mothernature.c...16/262.cfm (it still sucks, though!) Hmm. I suppose that makes sense. Doesn't explain why it does that though, just how. For me, only my boobs get bigger and nothing else. It's nice being a B cup instead of my usual A for a few days. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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applekisses said: lilmissmissy said: Well i dunno if i retain water cause i get a lil like this: and usually it's over something really silly too or sometimez things dat would normally affect me, but at dat time of month... my reaction is magnified about ten timez...and i try to restrain it, but i can't stop it. I'd much rather hide and not let people see me around my werewolf time ...awooooo!!! oh dearz.
I know EXACTLY what you mean! Amen to dat!! No hablo espanol,no!
Pero hablo ingles..ssii muy muy bien... "Come into my world..." Missy Quote of da Month: "yeah, sure, that's cool...wait WHAT?! " | |
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AAAhhhhh Ladies, that old problem.
The aldosterone is dependant on electrolyte concentration (potassium, calcuim etc) the kidneys main function is to ballance electrolytes and water in the body. Hence for aldosterone to remain high the kidney has to ballance the electrolites with more water. Hence water retention. Clinic in session, briefly!! Trust me, I'm a Doctor! | |
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So what happens to the water after?
You have a few days full of peeing every five minutes? | |
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but if you drink more water around that time, don;t you end up retaining less? | |
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meow85 said: applekisses said: I just found out why!
"In women it usually occurs in the week or so before menstruation. During this time, the surge in estrogen triggers the production of aldosterone. This hormone makes the kidneys retain water, which tends to collect in the breasts and abdomen. Some women gain several pounds during this time. Other women simply experience a shift in the distribution in water with no weight gain. Slacks and blouses often fit more snugly, however." http://www.mothernature.c...16/262.cfm (it still sucks, though!) Hmm. I suppose that makes sense. Doesn't explain why it does that though, just how. For me, only my boobs get bigger and nothing else. It's nice being a B cup instead of my usual A for a few days. That happens to me too...and I go from a D cup to a double-D | |
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lilmissmissy said: applekisses said: I know EXACTLY what you mean! Amen to dat!! (has it been THAT obvious?) | |
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applekisses said: althom said: You girls want to come over here.....we have a drought going on. We could use the water.
THATS PRICELESS !!!!! theres PMS at its best you go girl kick his ass !!! One of the best days of my life... http://prince.org/msg/100/291111
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