A member asked:

After pregnancy, my anus hurts during my period now, why? discomfort sitting down .

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anal discomfort: Likely hemorrhoids with the cramping of period irritating the rectal area( they are near each other). Follow up with urgent care /doctor.They can give you Anusol .Try sitz baths, when sitting get up every 45 minutes as sitting increases pressure and promotes hemorrhoids as well

Answered 2/5/2015

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