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I have constipation after ovulation days and it gets fine after periods.can you explain why and how to cure this ?i'm married for 4 years but no child

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Dr. Gloria Lopez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Constipation: If you suffer from constipation every month around the time you ovulate, drink more water, increase fiber intake and exercise daily to promote and maintain regularity. The hormone Progesterone could be responsible.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Fiber can help: It is common to have bowel symptoms such as constipation or diarrhea with your ovulation and menstrual cycle. There is no "cure" for this, but increasing your fiber intake (fruits, veggies, oatmeal), using an over the counter fiber supplement such as psyllium husk or a stool softener such as docusate sodium can help if you use them during your problem times. Probiotics are helpful and safe, also

Answered 6/28/2014

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