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When i get my menstrual cycle, i have a bowel movement as well... whats the cause of this?

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Menses & BM: It is likely that your uterus is retroverted (tipped toward your back), and the hormone (prostaglandin) released by your uterus is causing increased bowel activity. The results in a bm. Not to be worried at all!

Answered 6/13/2018

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