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Do we burn more calories during menstration?

do we burn more calories during menstration?


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Millie.C
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I think so, because the uterus contracts and that means another muscle working. However, the change in your metabolism is so slight, it is practically insignificant.

Incidentally, I've heard that exercising during the period might actually help the cramping. 
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