Question 1

is it normal to have to poop more often when on you're period?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: It is common for women to poop a lot during their period because of hormone level changes. The hormones that signal the release of the lining of the uterus also signal the gastro system; making your bowels move more. This is also why girls commonly have excessive gas during their period.

Question 2

increased pooping during period why does this occur?

Accepted Answer

Some women may: have increased/ loose bowel movements related to effects of prostaglandins. Take care.

Question 3

do you poop more near your period?

Accepted Answer

You may: The same hormone that causes the uterus to contract and expel your menstrual flow can make your intestines move more.  Looser bowel movements can thus happen during menses.

Question 4

poop a lot during period is it normal?

Accepted Answer

It sounds: Like it's normal for you.  The colon and uterus are in close proximity, anatomical variation, prostaglandins involved in uterine contractions, among other things, may contribute.  Consider the pill to regulate and diminish cycle, i get it helps.

Question 5

is having to poop a lot normal during your period?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Colon has estrogen receptors so can be affected by hormonal changes during the month.

Question 6

why is there a lot of discharge while pooping? my period ended 2-3 days ago

Accepted Answer

Vaginal storage: The discharge should be coming from the vagina and it is releasing the stored material from your period 2 to 3 days ago.

Question 7

whenever im on my period, there's slightly more period blood when i wipe after pooping. is that normal? does pooping pushes out more period blood?

Accepted Answer

Blood pools in the: vaginal canal. When the bowels move this can push the pooled blood out of the vagina.

Question 8

everytime iget my period i poop a lot why?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandins can: Cause frequent loose bowel movements for some women.

Question 9

how come i literally poop 10 times a day at the onset of my period?

Accepted Answer

Hormones: The prostaglandins that are up regulated in our menstrual cycle around that time can definitely affect our gastrointestinal system.  A lot of women complain of diarrhea around this time as well.  Sadly, normal and bothersome!  not much you can do other than try to bulk up on fiber.  You can also try birth control pills as they can lessen degree of symptoms. Best of luck.

Question 10

i have black, runny poop. the first time this has happened and i am on my period?

Accepted Answer

Go to the ER ASAP!: Black stool, particularly if foul-smelling and tarry, can be a sign of internal bleeding. You should go to the ER ASAP to be checked out, just in case. Don't delay!!

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Whenever im on my period, there's slightly more period blood when i wipe after pooping. is that normal? does pooping pushes out more period blood?

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Everytime iget my period i poop a lot why?

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