{"id":28508,"date":"2021-10-20T14:22:12","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T14:22:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=28508"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"weight-gain-during-ovulation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/","title":{"rendered":"Weight Gain During Ovulation: Is It Normal?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#What_Is_Ovulation\" >What Is Ovulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Is_Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation_Normal\" >Is Weight Gain During Ovulation Normal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#What_Causes_Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\" >What Causes Weight Gain During Ovulation?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Low_Progesterone_Levels\" >Low Progesterone Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Causes_Of_Low_Progesterone\" >Causes Of Low Progesterone<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Chronic_Anovulation\" >Chronic Anovulation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Menopause\" >Menopause<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Infertility\" >Infertility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Changes_In_Insulin_Levels\" >Changes In Insulin Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Appetite_Changes\" >Appetite Changes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Increasing_Your_Food_Cravings\" >Increasing Your Food Cravings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Leading_To_Overeating\" >Leading To Overeating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#By_Suppressing_Hunger\" >By Suppressing Hunger<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Water_Retention\" >Water Retention<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Medications\" >Medications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Underlying_Diseases\" >Underlying Diseases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Lifestyle\" >Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#How_Much_Weight_Do_You_Gain_During_Ovulation\" >How Much Weight Do You Gain During Ovulation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It sometimes seems that women cannot catch a break when it comes to weight gain. They are prone to add weight at numerous stages in their life. For example, during their pregnancy, after giving birth, while breastfeeding, during their period, and\/or ovulation. Of all these, the majority do not understand weight gain during ovulation. So, in this read, we will be discussing ovulation, causes of weight gain during ovulation, and the average weight gain during ovulation. Stay tuned!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Ovulation\"><\/span><b>What Is Ovulation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovulation refers to the process in which the ovary releases a mature egg. Most women ovulate about halfway through their menstrual cycle. The egg can be fertilized between 12 and 24 hours after its release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can tell if you will be ovulating soon by looking for various signs. They include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/baby\/am-i-ovulating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cervical mucus that is clearer and thinner and with a slippery consistency like that of egg whites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast tenderness.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-changing-your-diet-change-your-period\/\">Bloating<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cramping in the lower abdomen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A slight reduction in the basal or resting temperature, followed by a slight increase.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some women have been known to confuse these signs with <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/craving-salt-before-period\/\">pregnancy signs<\/a>. This is understandable, given that some of these symptoms are also the ones you need to look out for with pregnancy. For example, breast tenderness and bloating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way you can be a hundred percent sure about pregnancy is by taking a test. You can do this with a home pregnancy test and visit the doctor for a blood test to confirm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Average Weight Gain During Period: What Is The Safe Haven?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31234 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"weight gain during ovulation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/6-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation_Normal\"><\/span><b>Is Weight Gain During Ovulation Normal?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you near ovulation, you may start to notice a few changes about yourself. Your appetite could be increasing, or you may see you have fuller breasts and bloating. Other people also report weight gain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we all know, weight is one of the most sensitive topics among women. Almost three-quarters of women globally are dissatisfied with their weight, so some take drastic measures to shed pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any slight weight gain may have them searching in tabloid pages on the cause of the weight gain. This is what happens when they report extra pounds during ovulation. The majority of them want to know if weight gain during ovulation is normal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed it is. Although some women do not report any weight gain, others do. So let us take a look at some of the causes of weight gain when you are ovulating.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31351 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-23-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"weight gain during ovulation normal\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-23.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-23.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-23-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/3-23.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Causes_Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><\/span><b>What Causes Weight Gain During Ovulation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several factors result in weight gain during ovulation. This extra weight may be caused by the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Progesterone_Levels\"><\/span><b>Low Progesterone Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Progesterone is the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-period-comfort-food\/\">hormone<\/a> responsible for fertility and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-loss-after-period\/\">menstruation<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is secreted by the cells within the ovaries known as the corpus luteum (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This hormone is vital in females as it prepares the endometrium, the innermost uterus lining, for pregnancy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the first half of the menstrual cycle and through ovulation, progesterone levels in a female\u2019s body tend to be lower and estrogen levels higher. After ovulation, that changes and progesterone increases while estrogen decreases. When these hormones are in balance, there is nothing to worry about. You may experience temporary appetite changes at different times of your menstrual cycle as these hormones naturally fluctuate. These things balance each other out over time if everything is working normally.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women with abnormally low progesterone levels tend to have irregular periods. Other symptoms of low progesterone include missed periods, abnormal uterine bleeding, recurrent pregnancy loss, and abdominal pain during pregnancy (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronically low progesterone may <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinks-that-help-with-period-cramps\/\">result in weight gain<\/a> if there is estrogen dominance. Remember that progesterone and estrogen levels need to remain balanced. So, if the progesterone levels are low and estrogen levels abnormally high, estrogen dominance may result in weight gain (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323280\">3<\/a>).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Medical News Today, women with estrogen dominance report weight gain, particularly around their waist and hips (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323280\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Fat deposits around your waist result in love handles, as most people call them, and are challenging to lose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/foods-that-help-with-period-cramps\/\">weight gain<\/a>, Medical News Today reports that you can notice additional side effects due to high estrogen levels. Some of these include headaches, sleeping difficulties, hair loss, fatigue, cold hands and feet, bloating, and mood changes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323280\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Intense sweat sessions, working weight loss tips, lip-smacking recipes come in one package with the BetterMe app. And all of it is at your fingertips, <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\">start transforming your life<\/a> now!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31587 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908-1024x576.png\" alt=\"weight gain during ovulation normal\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Frame-3908.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_Of_Low_Progesterone\"><\/span><em><b>Causes Of Low Progesterone<\/b><\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gain weight from estrogen dominance your progesterone levels have to be low as well as estrogen being high. Here are some common causes of low progesterone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chronic_Anovulation\"><\/span><b>Chronic Anovulation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anovulation refers to when a woman\u2019s cycle extends to thirty-five days and is probably not ovulating (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). According to Medical News Today, when your cycle lasts for thirty-two or more days, it indicates a lack of ovulation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Low progesterone levels are often blamed for this. That said, you can contact your doctor and have them diagnose if you have anovulation for clarification purposes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-select-gender\">\n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-wrapper\">\n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"MaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/MaleImage.webp\">\n    \n            <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text mobile-hide\">\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n                    Select your gender\n                <\/div>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <img class=\"ad-select-gender-image\" alt=\"FemaleImage\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/FemaleImage.webp\">\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-select-gender-text desktop-hide mobile-block\">\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-desc\">Get your <span class=\"green f-600\">personal plan<\/span> according to your age and BMI<\/div>\n          <div class=\"ad-select-gender-title f-600\">\n            Select your gender\n          <\/div>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Male<\/a>\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod2\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\" target=\"_blank\">Female<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Menopause\"><\/span><b>Menopause<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Menopause also leads to the reduced production of this hormone. As a result, some women take hormone replacement therapy and other progesterone supplements to help reduce menopause symptoms and avoid uterine cancer, respectively (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Infertility\"><\/span><b>Infertility<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women who do not ovulate are suspected of having low progesterone levels. However, you can never be sure until a doctor conducts an assessment to verify this. You can verify by going for screening for ovulation dysfunction as per the Endocrine Society Guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31984 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"weight gain during ovulation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Changes_In_Insulin_Levels\"><\/span><b>Changes In Insulin Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The other reason for weight gain during ovulation for women who have diabetes is changes in insulin levels. Insulin is the hormone that regulates glucose (sugar) levels in the blood (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0 Excess insulin may result in weight gain during ovulation in several ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically, insulin helps in blood sugar management by helping your body cells absorb glucose. However, when your body absorbs more glucose than is needed for energy right away, it stores it for later and the result is weight gain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). According to Medical News Today, if the excess glucose is not removed, it is stored in tissues as fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the luteal phase (the part of your cycle after ovulation), progesterone naturally increases which may cause an increase in insulin resistance, potentially making your blood sugar a little more difficult to control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Does Walking Help Period Cramps? Reasons You Should Consider Walking For Menstrual Pain Relief<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32609 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"weight gain during ovlation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Appetite_Changes\"><\/span><b>Appetite Changes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also add weight during the days leading up to your ovulation because of an increased appetite. Hormonal changes affect your appetite in various ways. Some of these include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increasing_Your_Food_Cravings\"><\/span><b>Increasing Your Food Cravings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in appetite during ovulation may lead to cravings for specific foods. In most cases, women crave sugary foodstuffs, for example, chocolate or a piece of cake. These foods are high in sugar, which, as we all know, is high in calories. Aside from this, other women crave salty and spicy foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These foods may result in weight gain in two ways. An individual can overindulge in these foods and end up consuming more calories than their body is burning. In addition, these foods are rich in salt content, which leads to water retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Leading_To_Overeating\"><\/span><b>Leading To Overeating<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, under appetite changes, hormonal changes may increase your appetite, making you overindulge. The more food you eat, the more calories you consume and promote weight gain. So, be very careful with your portions if you do not want to add weight.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_Suppressing_Hunger\"><\/span><b>By Suppressing Hunger<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, appetite changes during ovulation may promote weight gain when they suppress hunger and make you skip meals. Contrary to what you may think, skipping meals will not promote faster weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, it will make you overeat at the next meal, an aspect that leads to excess calories. Likewise, skipping meals can make your body store more glucose as fat for fear of lack of energy source when you are not eating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38695 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3892-1024x576.png\" alt=\"weight gain during ovlation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3892.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3892-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3892.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3892-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Frame-3892.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Retention\"><\/span><b>Water Retention<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra weight gain during ovulation may also be caused by water retention. As the name suggests, water retention occurs when the body holds too much water. Some people also refer to this process as fluid retention. Hormone fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can lead to fluid retention and certain times. It is also caused by several other factors, some of which include (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">):<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medications\"><\/span><b>Medications<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may add some pounds before or during ovulation if you are using medications that lead to water retention. These medications include pain relievers, antidepressants, birth control pills, chemotherapy and high blood pressure medication (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Do not stop taking medication without talking to your doctor, even if you are sure it is responsible for the weight gain. Let your doctor propose this idea and recommend alternatives as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Underlying_Diseases\"><\/span><b>Underlying Diseases<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unexplained weight gain during ovulation may also be associated with water retention caused by an undiagnosed disease. According to WebMD, such conditions include hypothyroidism, Cushing\u2019s syndrome, heart disease, pulmonary edema, deep vein thrombosis, preeclampsia, and PCOS (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WebMD also doesn\u2019t rule out the possibility of other severe conditions like kidney disease, liver cirrhosis, protein loss caused by severe malnutrition, and lymphedema (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Schedule an appointment with your doctor for an assessment if you experience the signs and symptoms of any of the named diseases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Weight_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33335 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4752-1024x576.png\" alt=\"weight gain during ovulation\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4752.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4752-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4752.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4752.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lifestyle\"><\/span><b>Lifestyle<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sedentary lifestyle is also a number one cause of water retention and weight gain. Unfortunately, this is the most common lifestyle in today\u2019s society and is associated with numerous health problems, including obesity and cardiovascular disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you spend most of your day sitting or standing, your tissues tend to hold water (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). As a result, you notice that your legs and ankles are swollen. You can prevent fluid retention and promote blood circulation in your legs by elevating them past your heart level (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Once they are less swollen, experts suggest you try moving around to keep blood circulating and prevent fluid retention (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Do_You_Gain_During_Ovulation\"><\/span><b>How Much Weight Do You Gain During Ovulation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is common to gain weight during or around ovulation. Headaches, bloating, and weight gain during ovulation are considered normal. There is no set limit to ovulation-related weight gain. It is because of these factors that this extra weight varies from person to person. Nonetheless, experts remind women that the weight will disappear soon. Hence there is no need to worry about it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is there weight gain during ovulation? It is possibly because of low progesterone levels, appetite changes, water retention, and changes in insulin levels. Usually these changes are temporary and balance each other out over time. Do not take any measures to combat this weight, for example, by stopping medication without seeking medical help. 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Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/low-progesterone-symptoms\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low progesterone: Symptoms, causes, and treatments<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/baby\/am-i-ovulating\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ovulation Symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, webmd.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/323280\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the symptoms of high estrogen?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/325328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What to know about insulin and weight gain<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, medicalnewstoday.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/diet\/why-am-i-retaining-water#1\">Why Am I Retaining Water?<\/a> (2020, webmd.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It sometimes seems that women cannot catch a break when it comes to weight gain. They are prone to add weight at numerous stages in their life. For example, during their pregnancy, after giving birth, while breastfeeding, during their period, and\/or ovulation. Of all these, the majority do not understand weight gain during ovulation. 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Mogeni, Kristen Fleming, RD\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"11 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"BetterMe\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/0e0ffb2af8c9d9d4a3c77bb84d00567c\"},\"headline\":\"Weight Gain During Ovulation: Is It Normal?\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-16T08:35:01+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/\"},\"wordCount\":1931,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/weight-gain-during-ovulation\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/shutterstock_1069315880.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Weight Management\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">It sometimes seems that women cannot catch a break when it comes to weight gain. They are prone to add weight at numerous stages in their life. For example, during their pregnancy, after giving birth, while breastfeeding, during their period, and\/or ovulation. Of all these, the majority do not understand weight gain during ovulation. So, in this read, we will be discussing ovulation, causes of weight gain during ovulation, and the average weight gain during ovulation. Stay tuned!<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>What Is Ovulation?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Ovulation refers to the process in which the ovary releases a mature egg. Most women ovulate about halfway through their menstrual cycle. The egg can be fertilized between 12 and 24 hours after its release.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">You can tell if you will be ovulating soon by looking for various signs. 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