Bloating in your ovulatory phase
Bloating is a swollen, full, or tight feeling in the belly, often with mild water retention. In your ovulatory phase it tends to flare because estrogen and testosterone peak and then drop sharply after the egg releases, which can bring on bloating.
What's happening in your ovulatory phase
Estrogen and testosterone peak around ovulation. Confidence, libido, and verbal energy are highest, and skin often looks its best.
What to eat
How to move
a 10-15 minute walk and gentle twists help move trapped gas and fluid.
Quick relief
- Cut back on salt and ultra-processed food for a few days.
- Potassium-rich foods like avocado and banana counter water retention.
- Peppermint or ginger tea settles the gut.
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 bloating in my ovulatory phase?
In your ovulatory phase, estrogen and testosterone peak and then drop sharply after the egg releases, which can bring on bloating.
What should I eat for bloating?
Foods that help include broccoli, avocado, ginger, citrus.