A member asked:

Missed period after an always regular cycle, negative preg test, pain on right side of abdomen, diarrhea. what could it be?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Most likely, normal: My own take on this is that, particularly with heavy menses and/or irregular cycles , there is notable amount of retrograde menstrual flow (back flow of menstrual effluent) through the fallopian tubes into the abdominal cavity. This could serve to irritate the peritoneal lining (eliciting pain, bloating, etc..) as well as nearby bowel; leading to some of the possible GI symptoms described.

Answered 11/14/2015

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