A 23-year-old member asked:
i have extreme pain while pooping during my menstrul cycle? is it serious
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Dr. Sidney Vinson answered
27 years experience Gastroenterology
Probably not: It is not clear from your question where you have pain but generally if it only occurs with your menstrual periods, it is likely either due to irritable bowel or perhaps endometriosis. You should discuss this with your primary doctor or gynecologist.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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