Re: problems + menstrual cycles

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> GB attacks in the past few months (about one a month) have each

>been shortly before my period

Here are a few of my thoughts on what may be the cause for this:

1) The change in hormones that women experience prior to their

menstrual period often cause water retention. This will in turn

cause bloating which may then cause various organs to press onto one

another. The " crowded organs " may cause pain or poor functioning of

the gallbladder/liver/supporting organs.

2) Change in hormones also effect women who may have

endometriosis. Endometrial implants are more active in the period

just prior to menstruation. These implants may be found in various

parts of the body. Any implants on the liver, gallbladder or other

supporting organs would be negatively effected, thus creating

problems in the daily functioning of these organs.

Possibly, to help to ease symptoms related to periods, it would be

useful to follow a diet which assists in PMS for a week (or 2) prior

to when period is expected.

~Suzanne