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While on my cycle at times when i have gas or a bm, i have a shooting pain in my anus. i get tense from the quick pains. they go away after bm. why?

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Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

Muscle spasm: It's likely muscle spasm. During your period, the uterus is contracting and this releases prostaglandins locally, which may cause muscle spasms. Anti prostaglandin meds, like ibuprophen, may help.

Answered 6/22/2014

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A member asked:

While on my cycle at times when i have gas or a bm, i have a shooting pain in my anus. i get tense from the quick pains. they go away after bm. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bryan Kurtz answered

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