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During that time of the month, its not unusual to gain several pounds thanks to fluctuating levels of the hormones that control the menstrual cycle. According to Suzy Lipinski, M.D., a board-certified OBGYN at Obstetrix® of Colorado, part of Pediatrix® Medical Group, some women can gain as much as five pounds. There are many common causes of period-related weight gain, including skipping workouts. Low energy during menstruation is at least partially due to loss of blood, which also means loss of iron, a key building block of blood that is an essential transporter of oxygen throughout the body, said Dr. Lipinski. “Heavy flow in particular can cause low blood counts, which may leave you fatigued and short of breath.” She added that yoga, specifically, can help with cramps.
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