water retention before periods - is it normal?
 

hi i am woundering if any body puts a lot of wight on befor their periods,i know we have water retention but i put on half a stone then loose it within two days,every month is this normal,im 49 and weigh 9st thanks shirley

Re: water retention befor periods
 

yes, this is normal. i gain 5-10 lbs in water weight during my period, though my clothes and body show no difference. it's really strange.