4. Hormone Fluctuations
Hormone fluctuations are a leading cause of swollen feet, especially in women. Remember that bloated feeling you experience a week before your menstrual cycle? That is caused by hormone fluctuations after ovulation and comes as another form of PMS. PMS is responsible for swollen feet during this time of the cycle. Most women describe it as ‘their feet feel a little puffy’, and Dr. Marcussen explains that this syndrome (PMS) is “noticeable in the legs and feet, where it tends to pool because of gravity”.
Sufficient water intake is required to regulate bloated symptoms and reduce the swelling on feet. You would also want to limit sodium intake and exercise regularly during this time. If you are taking any hormonal contraception or undergo hormone replacement therapy, you are likely to end up having distended feet. Also, limit the intake of estrogen present in contraceptives; find other contraceptive alternatives to use.