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Is having to poop a lot normal during your period?

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Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Can be: Colon has estrogen receptors so can be affected by hormonal changes during the month.

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2018

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A member asked:

Is having to poop a lot normal during your period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Heller answered

Dr Brown and another doctor agreed

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