Why am I so tired and hungry during my period?

Hormonal shifts, including those that occur during your menstrual cycle, can have major effects on your appetite, mood, and energy levels. Because of these changes, you may experience symptoms that leave you feeling tired and hungry. If you find that you’re tired and hungry most of the time during your period, it’s important to talk to your doctor to rule out underlying conditions, such as hypothyroidism or polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Why am I so tired and hungry in the morning a day before my period?

Hormones are responsible for controlling a lot of your body's functions, including appetite. If you're having a particularly heavy menstrual cycle — one that lasts for more than three or four days — you may be more likely to feel tired and hungry in the mornings before your period. And if you have an eating disorder, you may be more likely to feel tired and hungry.

Why am I so tired and hungry in the evening a day before my period?

This is perfectly normal and is due to the sudden drop in hormones that prepare the body for a new pregnancy. These hormones also cause a decrease in appetite, making you feel hungrier and tired in the evening before your period. If you are suddenly feeling tired the evening before your period, try drinking more water to help flush your system and combat feelings of nausea and mood swings. You may also want to consider adding more protein to your diet, like lean chicken or fish, to curb your appetite.

Why do I feel so tired and hungry a day before my period?

If you’re not feeling energetic and feeling hungry a few days before your period, it could be a symptom of pre-menstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is an intense form of moodiness. Food cravings are common during this time as your body goes through withdrawal from the hormone progesterone, which is known to suppress the appetite. But the intense feelings of depression and anxiety can lead to overeating, which makes you feel even more miserable.

Why do I

Hormones are the main reason for our change in appetite and energy levels during our menstrual cycle. These fluctuate throughout our cycle and are highest during ovulation and the first few days of the period when the egg is trying to be fertilized. Lower levels of estrogen and progesterone and higher levels of the hormone, cortisol, can also cause tiredness and increased appetite.