Water retention in your follicular phase
Water retention is puffiness or a heavier, swollen feeling in the hands, face, or belly. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on water retention.
What's happening in your follicular phase
Estrogen is climbing. You feel more energetic, social, and creative, and your body recovers well from harder training.
What to eat
How to move
movement and leg elevation help fluid drain.
Quick relief
- Cut added salt for a few days.
- Potassium-rich produce balances sodium.
- Drink more water, not less, to flush excess sodium.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get water retention in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on water retention.
What should I eat for water retention?
Foods that help include avocado, citrus, broccoli, berries.