In the gentle garden of CycleCove, curious teen Ava noticed that her tummy often swelled like a puffy balloon in the days leading up to her period. She visited Hormone Helper Nina, who explained that bloating is a natural part of the body’s preparation for the monthly cycle—caused by hormonal changes that encourage water retention and gentle shifts in digestion. Imagine your body as a delicate garden that sometimes holds extra dew before a storm; these changes can make you feel a bit swollen and uncomfortable. Experts from the Hormone Harmony Society say that fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels are responsible for this temporary puffiness. Nina advised Ava to stay well-hydrated, enjoy light exercise, and consider gentle dietary adjustments to ease the discomfort. Ava learned that while pre-period bloating may be bothersome, it is a normal, natural signal of the body’s intricate magic at work. And so, in CycleCove, every puffy day is a reminder that even when things feel a bit swollen, nature’s cycle is unfolding just as it should—with each moment leading to a new, beautiful phase.