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A member asked:

Why whenever i get my period i have gas?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Gut and hormones: Gi function is affected by hormonal status, colon has estrogen receptors. Some get constipated, some get diarrhea; some get no changes.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/28/2016

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