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At the peak of ovulation are you supposed to be constipated or have loose stools?

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Dr. Daniel Rychlik answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

?: After ovulation there is an increase in the hormone progesterone. This hormone has different effects on women.

Answered 10/19/2018

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