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Can pooping a lot be a sign of periods?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It is not a : Diagnostic sign but many women do develop more frequent, loose stools in response to prostaglandins during their period.

Dr Anyanwu and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/10/2019

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