A 47-year-old member asked:
how come i have constipation and blood clotting on first day of period?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael Samach answered
Gastroenterology 50 years experience
Normal: Assume you're talking about vaginal, not rectal bleeding. Many women have bowel changes around their periods.
5098 views
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Similar questions
A 33-year-old member asked:
Why do I get constipation and blood clotting on first day of period?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Madhu Kandarpa answered
Nephrology and Dialysis 9 years experience
Heavy period: Clotting indicates heavy bleeding; not sure if there is any relation to constipation. One condition which can cause constipation and heavy periods is hypothyroidism.
5696 views
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Jun 23, 2014
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits
$15 per month
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.