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title: "11 Tips for Getting Rid of Pesky Bloating during Your Period"
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date: "2026-09-03"
updated: "2023-10-01"
author: "heather-williams"
category: "health"
tags: ["digestive enzymes", "digestive issues", "digestive tract", "drink fennel tea", "fights water weight", "great idea", "great way", "period", "pesky bloating", "water weight", "water weight gain"]
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summary: "That time of the month not only makes you moody, but bloating during your period is another huge downer. Even though you can’t prevent this naturally occurring issue from happening in the first…"
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That time of the month not only makes you moody, but bloating during your period is another huge downer. Even though you can’t prevent this naturally occurring issue from happening in the first place, you can stop it dead in its tracks when it starts. There are some simple tips to fight bloating during your period I have been using for years and I highly recommend you do the same! No need to lounge around in your yoga pants all week dear, just take these 11 tips with you, and slip on your favorite pair of jeans instead!

## 1. Drink Fennel Tea

Fennel seed might have a funky smell, but it’s one of the best agents for fighting bloating during your period. Fennel seeds, which come from the fennel plant, are miraculous little gems for fighting water weight. They also help with indigestion, constipation and nausea. Many ethnic cultures actually chew them after meals because they help with digestion and prevent bloating. Fennel teas are an easy way to fight bloating around the clock, without having to chew the seeds. Just drinking the tea can help your body shed water weight, get rid of any digestive disturbances due to your period, and it actually helps restore your hormones since fennel is a fantastic source of phytoestrogens. I like to sweeten mine up with stevia, lemon and cinnamon for a better tasting tea that also fights food cravings for sugar and salt.

## 2. Add Flax

During your period, bloating can occur from both water weight gain and constipation. The last thing you want to be is both! Adding some flax can help move things along. The fiber is easily digested and won’t cause bloating or gas like fiber supplements will. The specific lignans and fibers in flax also help promote more frequent and healthy bowel movements. Flax seeds are also a great source of phytoestrogens, which can help enhance your mood during your period which occurs due to estrogen loss. Just be sure to buy them ground so your body can absorb all their magical benefits. Chia seeds are another great idea with many of the same benefits, except they don't contain phytoestrogens. You can eat them whole or ground.

## 3. Eat Your Diuretics

Celery, parsley, dandelion tea or greens, cucumbers, asparagus, onions and fresh fennel are all some of the best sources of food diuretics you can consume. They help shed water weight from the body and also provide anti-inflammatory benefits that can help some of your period symptoms as well. These foods are also easy to digest, so long as you don’t add bloating beans and cruciferous veggies alongside of them.

## 4. Drink a Tea Blend

Another great idea, outside from fennel tea, is to drink a specific tea formula to help slim you down. This is a natural way to fight water weight, and isn’t harmful like over the counter diuretics can be. My favorite blend is Weightless by Traditional Medicines and Yogi brand's Detox blend is a great product as well.

## 5. Drink Water

I know you feel like drinking water might make your weight gain worse, but if you don’t drink water, things start to slow down on the inside! You need to consistently flush your body out by drinking water. This fights water weight, toxic buildup, food cravings and constipation. Add a slice of lemon, which is also a natural diuretic, and a great remedy to poor digestion.

## 6. Ginger It up

During your period, I’d suggest upping your intake of fresh ginger root and the ground spice. Ginger is a great way to fight bloating. It aids in digestion, nausea, gets rid of cramps and indigestion, and even headaches. Add fresh shaved ginger to oatmeal for a slimming breakfast, or even add an inch of fresh ginger to a smoothie. You can also use the powdered ginger which I like. I enjoy sprinkling it on everything from fresh brewed tea, steamed fish, yogurt and smoothies. It even makes a fun addition to salads as well by adding a flavorful little punch!

## 7. Walk Each Day