Is it true that eating chocolates can cause menstrual cramps?

Philippines
December 14, 2006 10:04am CST
My college friend once told me that eating chocolates, or any other sweets for that matter, causes menstrual cramps. Do you have any idea if there's any truth in what she said? Somehow, I think there's a bit of truth in what she said. Or maybe, she was jsut pulling my leg. What do you think?
8 responses
xtinelee
@xtinelee (3371)
• Singapore
14 Dec 06
I think she's pulling your leg. But pineapples do increase your amount of cramps, and how painful it is to be. That's why I stay away from pineapples.
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Jade_Green
@Jade_Green (49)
• Philippines
15 Dec 06
I didn't know pineapples could affect cramps. Is it just for your part or is there a scientific explanation for what you shared? Thanks.
maryannemax
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
14 Dec 06
differs from one woman to another. i for one eats lots of chocolates even when having my period. however, i never undergo suffering from menstrual cramps. but my friend who isn't inlove with chocolates suffers from menstrual pains. so, it's not a scientific fact that if you love chocolates, you'll suffer from it when having your period.
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kyuti_elai
@kyuti_elai (90)
• Philippines
16 Dec 06
i don't think so. 'coz eating chocolates could even help you to lessen the pain
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
24 Jan 07
Yep. If I'm going to be eating a chocolate bar, it would at least distract me a bit from the pain. :)
chocklitchip
@chocklitchip (472)
• Pakistan
2 Feb 07
she may not b pullling ur leg it is quiet possible she is not aware of the fact herself that it is not likely that choklits cause menstural cramps...
Nups486
@Nups486 (3)
• India
24 Jan 07
During menstrual cramps, one needs to pamper oneself. So if you like chocolates..go ahead and eat! They'll make you feel better just because you love them so much.
the_dreamer2005
@the_dreamer2005 (1175)
• United States
29 Jan 07
It doesn't help cramps personally for me. But I do have strong cravings for chocolate and also salty items when my period is very close.
Pigglies
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
24 Jan 07
If eating sweets caused menstrual cramps, maybe it has to do with the excess sugar and therefore more energy for painful contractions? It doesn't seem to be the case for me though.
drrahul44
@drrahul44 (1152)
• India
14 Dec 06
chocolates - chocolates
well can't say...it may and maynot...50-50 chances...better try once..let us know...