Why do I crave sweets during my period?

[jennifer_bloom]

I try to avoid sugar cause I find it to be addictive but finding alternatives is hard. We are almost out of apples and the next sweet thing is soy milk.

[bubblegunnn]

Make sense and its normal, because when we r on period, our hormone changes, our progesterone drops and our estrogen rises, it cause our blood sugar level drops.. cuz of this, our brain send the signals to replenish sugar, thats why u suddenly craves sweet.. but dont eat too much sweet, it can cause a spike in energy followed by a crash

[letuswaltzforthedead]

probably hormones I'm assuming. If hormone changes can affect a pregnant woman's cravings, it probably affects your cravings during your menstrual cycle.

[Anonymous]

Hormone changes can cause a drop in blood sugar levels, which leads to sugar cravings. Serotonin levels — the “feel good” chemical in your brain — also tend to be lower during this time. When that happens, we crave sugars and especially carbohydrates (like potato chips) because the body uses carbs to make serotonin.

[shortster]

You aren't eating enough sugar in your diet. Your body knows what you need in your diet. That is where all food cravings come from. I lack calcium being allergic to milk; so no surprise I love broccoli. As it is a good source of calcium outside of dairy.

[GoldCobra]

I don't know but I’m pretty sure if I was dating you I would buy you so much candy lol

[Libarena]

I get that.