Water retention in your ovulatory phase
Water retention is puffiness or a heavier, swollen feeling in the hands, face, or belly. 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 water retention.
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
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 ovulatory phase?
In your ovulatory phase, estrogen and testosterone peak and then drop sharply after the egg releases, which can bring on water retention.
What should I eat for water retention?
Foods that help include avocado, citrus, broccoli, berries.