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What could be causing me to be having loose bowel movements during or before my period?

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Hormonal changes: Your Progesterone rises just before your period and this can often change bowel patterns and make them loose. You can also have looser bowels during menses.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Hormones: Fluctuations in your levels of estrogen and Progesterone will affect your bowel movements.

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Answered 6/30/2014

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