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How many times a week should men/women poop? is it normal to have poop once or twice a week?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Varies: The frequency of bowel movements varies from one person to the next. The key thing to ask yourself would be whether there is a change in your usual pattern and whether it is smooth and comfortable. The average range is 3 x/day to 3 x/week for both men and women.
Answered 12/20/2012
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Normal BM: There is no such thing as normal. What is important is a change. Irf that happens see a gastroenterologist immediately.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It's relative: Normal is in the eye of the beholder. For some people, once a day is normal. For others, once a week or even three times a day is considered normal. Change in stool frequency or consistency is considered more important.
Answered 12/20/2012
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