India, Nov. 6 -- Period symptoms often appear to be very intense, whether it is the uncomfortable tightness in the abdomen or the sharp shooting pain near the pelvic area. Whatever it is, from bloating, cramps, to mood swings, diet plays a very critical role in alleviating the severity of period symptoms.

To learn about the connection between dietary choices and period symptoms management, HT Lifestyle reached out to Dr Tejal, consultant gynaecologist at Ujaas, an initiative by Aditya Birla Education Trust.

"Food we eat during our menstrual cycle can influence our periods," she reminded, putting forward the correlation between diet and hormonal balance.

"What food seems healthy may sometimes aggravate symptoms, making it essential to k...