Is it normal to eat more on your period?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes—feeling hungrier or having stronger cravings around your period is common. Hormone shifts can affect appetite, and it usually settles on its own.
It’s common to feel hungrier before or during your period, or to want particular foods more than usual. Hormone changes can affect appetite and cravings, and discomfort, stress, or a disrupted routine can play a part too.
You don’t need to feel guilty about eating more. Appetite varies from cycle to cycle, and for many people it eases after their period. If you’re hungry, eating enough and choosing foods that satisfy you is a perfectly reasonable response.