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When i poop on my period my stomach hurts why is that?
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prostaglandins: Cells in the uterus produce a chemical called prostaglandins. Prostaglandins stimulate smooth muscles in both the uterus and in some women they also stimulate the smooth muscle of the bowel. Muscle spasm can cause pain.
Answered 3/26/2013
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