Why do some girls drink a lot of cranberry juice when they have their period?

Question

Why do some girls drink a lot of cranberry juice when they have their period?

Answer 1

I have had frequent urinary tract infections since I was a child.. if you've not had one, they feel like the burning before a menstrual cycle.  Cranberry juice flushes out the system.  Caffiene, salts, sugars that bloat up or make periods even more uncomfortable are somewhat cleared out by cranberry juice for some reason.  It's a common solution for bloating and burning involved with menstruation and urinary tract infection.

Answer 2

To help prevent urinary tract infections.  You can get them anytime of the month, you probably just didn't notice them drinking it at other times.

Answer 3

I think that this is because it has diuretic properties-which helps eliminate fluid retention.  During a period many girls have swelling and this may be the reason they drink cranberry juice.

Answer 4

Helps prevent urinary tract infections.