One of them is: in that particular week of the month there is a sharp drop in the levels of estrogen, the main female hormone. During the menstruation, at the end of the first phase, estriol levels reach their peak. This is the time when you feel most energetic, extroverted and outgoing.

At the same time, during the ovulation phase, as estrogen levels decrease, another hormone, namely progesterone, reaches its highest levels. It increases core body temperature and accelerates metabolism and appetite. Studies show that a woman's metabolism can increase up to 9.4% more than in the postmenstrual phase. During this time it is possible to consume approximately 160 -170 calories more. But do not worry. This is a completely normal phenomenon. The female organism is absolutely capable of handling and dealing with it, because it is prepared for it. In fact, metabolism accelerates and therefore it will be easy to cope with a few extra meals without it affecting your weight.