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Maybe t.m.i, but are 'period poops'really a thing? like, is it normal to have more bowel movements while on your period and for them to be looser than usual?
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Yes!: Many people notice that their bowel habits change predictably throughout their monthly menstrual cycle. This shift in pattern is because the bowel is affected by period-related hormone changes. The period hormones (prostaglandins) may stimulate muscle contractions in the intestines and bowels causing more frequent bowel movements. They also reduce water reabsorption, making poops more watery.
Answered 6/25/2020
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