Question 1

i have painful bowel movements just before, during, and a little while after my periods?

Accepted Answer

Probably normal: The uterus sits right next to the colon, near the rectum.  During menstruation the uterus can cause cramping as it contracts.  Organs that are close by may be affected, causing pain/cramping with bm's too.  There should not be blood, mucous, etc. In the stool - that would not be normal.

Question 2

painful bowel movements. like brick being sent upwards; knocks wind out of me. recently gave birth, also happens during menstruation. no hemorrhoids.

Accepted Answer

Scarring: There could be some scarring in the posterior cul-de-sac, the area between your vagina/uterus and the rectum/colon. That is, that when you have a bowel movement, it could be pulling on scar tissue.  It's common to have pain in the area following giving birth, so hopefully this pain will dissipate with time.  In the meantime, might consider using MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol) or generic equivalent to help ease movements

Question 3

my 13 year old daughter is experiencing sever pain during her menstral cycle when she has a bowel movement. she started her cycle jan, 2011 and her cycle has been continuous every 27-28 days.

Accepted Answer

She : She should have an evaluation.  If she is having severe pain, she may need oral contraceptive tablets to control her cycles and to lessen her symptoms.  I assume she has tried advil and tylenol (acetaminophen) for her discomfort.  Some young women have severe cycles and need oral contraceptives or even Mirena implant to control their severe periods.

Question 4

what can i use or take to relieve painful bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Painful anal pain with bowel movements can be a fissure, abscess, or hemorrhoids.  First the etiology needs to be discovered.  Abdominal pain with bowel movements has another set of possibilities and require evaluation.

Question 5

i have extremely painful bowel movements. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Are you constipated?: If this is a trend - would get it medically checked.

Question 6

can endometriosis cause painful bowel movements?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Endometriosis can lead to painful BM's.

Question 7

can proctalgia fugax be the reason for painful bowel movements? pain is not severe and doesn't last long.

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Proctalgia is a spasm of the muscles around the rectum. Generally it is like any muscle cramp (leg, foot) - spontaneous and without any precipitating reason. Pain with a bowel movement is more likely from anal irritation at the rectal orifice. Any more specifics requires a bit of detective work with a good history of when, what makes it better, worse, etc.

Question 8

for about 2 weeks i have been having painful bowel movements with a lot of blood and now some clotting, could this be a fissure?

Accepted Answer

Could be, but..: Blood from the stool is NEVER normal and the true cause needs to be evaluated asap.  See the GI dr and get an evaluation.  Best wishes to you.

Question 9

painful bowel movements for 2 days, now have diahreah. bf and i had protected sex last night & i've been spotting all day.on day 10 of my 32 day cycle?

Accepted Answer

May be a hemorrhoid: A hemorrhoid is a dilated blood vessel in the rectum or anal area that bleeds when painful bowel movements occur. May sure that it is vaginal bleeding and not anal.

Question 10

what to do if i've got a thick endometrium. lately i've been having pain in my pelvic area and painful bowel movements. does anyone know what this could be?

Accepted Answer

See OB/GYN: If you've been told you have a thickened endometrium you should see your OB/GYN to have that further evaluated.

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I have painful bowel movements just before, during, and a little while after my periods?

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Painful bowel movements. like brick being sent upwards; knocks wind out of me. recently gave birth, also happens during menstruation. no hemorrhoids.

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My 13 year old daughter is experiencing sever pain during her menstral cycle when she has a bowel movement. she started her cycle jan, 2011 and her cycle has been continuous every 27-28 days.

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What can i use or take to relieve painful bowel movements?

A member asked:

I have extremely painful bowel movements. what should i do?

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Can endometriosis cause painful bowel movements?

A member asked:

Can proctalgia fugax be the reason for painful bowel movements? pain is not severe and doesn't last long.

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For about 2 weeks i have been having painful bowel movements with a lot of blood and now some clotting, could this be a fissure?

A member asked:

Painful bowel movements for 2 days, now have diahreah. bf and i had protected sex last night & i've been spotting all day.on day 10 of my 32 day cycle?

A member asked:

What to do if i've got a thick endometrium. lately i've been having pain in my pelvic area and painful bowel movements. does anyone know what this could be?

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