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Why your appetite changes on your period and what your hormones are trying to tell you

Your appetite changes throughout the month due to hormonal shifts. Oestrogen and progesterone levels affect hunger signals and food preferences. Cravings for sweets and carbs intensify before your period as serotonin dips. These changes are biological and not a lack of discipline. Understanding this cycle helps manage eating habits. Focus on protein, fibre, and healthy fats to steady hunger.