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Why Period Cravings Happen
Changes in appetite and food cravings are recognised premenstrual symptoms. They may appear during the days or one to two weeks before a period and can vary between people and cycles. Researchers are still studying exactly why cravings change, but shifts in reproductive hormones, appetite, energy needs, mood and food reward may all contribute. Having cravings does not mean that you lack discipline or that you must follow a restrictive “period diet.”