Your menstrual cycle shifts your hormones week by week, which changes how your body uses fuel, regulates blood sugar, and signals hunger. Cravings aren’t random — they’re feedback. This guide helps you understand why cravings show up in each phase and how to respond in a way that supports your hormones.

Let’s get real—periods don’t just bring cramps and cravings. They also tend to bring a change in bathroom habits. Some women deal with constipation before their cycle starts, others notice looser stools once bleeding begins.

. Period cravings can feel random (hello, sour + salty obsession), but there’s actually some fascinating hormone science behind why your cycle may have you raiding the fridge for briny snacks.

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