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mgraylorn · 07-05-2005, 08:13 AM

Well, a lot of women start retaining fluid right before their period. This fluid buildup might cause a rise in blood pressure just a bit. I think some of the over the counter PMS meds do include a mild diuretic, so this blood pressure rise-fluid retention connection would not surprise me.

07-05-2005, 08:13 AM	#4
mgraylorn Senior Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 673	Re: For the women Well, a lot of women start retaining fluid right before their period. This fluid buildup might cause a rise in blood pressure just a bit. I think some of the over the counter PMS meds do include a mild diuretic, so this blood pressure rise-fluid retention connection would not surprise me.