Let me add to that, low estogen causes adrenal issues and throws off sodium/potassium ratio. It actually causes dehydration and your body will try to hang onto the fluids. The bloat that might be confused would actually be abdominal and not all over from the small bowel obsrtuction or constipation. So the answer is yes on the low estro and water loss. Does that make sense?

I'll add to cdaddy here always appreciating his comments and say, the carb issue is more about fat for me but if you follow proper protocols water is not that big of an issue. Drink 1.5 gals of water ed in cycle, use you AI , eat properly and very important , LIMIT SALT INTAKE. Salt is needed as a biner to hold water in the body, if you follow the simple guidelines we talk about often you will not have issues. I am guilty on on occassion of falling off of protocol and can pay for it very quick such as I did this weekend. From last night o this morning I dropped 5 lbs by adding in my diuretic and pounding water like you would not believe for being a bad boy! Not all 5 lbs water but I suspect at least 2 given 30 trips to the bathroom! Lol..just stay on protocol brother and all is well.

Too much estrogen can lead to bloating, having too little estrogen can also contribute to abdominal discomfort. Estrogen effects bile production so when estrogen levels are low, bile production decreases. Bile is fluid produced by the liver that aids in digestion. Bile helps to emulsify fats from the foods we eat and aids in cholesterol synthesis. It acts a lubricant for our small intestines. Without proper lubrication, stool can clog up in the small intestines and cause bloating, as well as constipation.