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A member asked:

Can being on your period cause you to have diarrhea? i woke up this morning, got my period & have terrible cramps & diarrhea

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Loose bowel moves can occur during a woman's menstrual period.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 6/1/2017

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