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Help! been having diarrhea during and after my period, around ovulation time. i'm 42 yrs old and never had it happen before?
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Pretty common: The exact reasons why diarrhea occurs during your period aren't fully understood, but it is quite common and often tied to menstrual cramps. Believed to be at the root of the cause are prostaglandins, chemicals released during your period that allow the uterus, and thus the intestines, to contract. Read more at: www.everydayhealth.com/digestive-health/diarrhea-and-your-period.aspx
Answered 9/27/2017
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