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Is it normal to get pressure in your butt during your period? sometimes actually feels like i need to poop other times it's just pressure like something there. this happened last cycle on my heavy days and then it went away. normal?

Q: is it normal to get pressure in your butt during your period? sometimes actually feels like i need to poop other times it's just pressure like something there. this happened last cycle on my heavy days and then it went away. normal?

: Most likely this is entirely normal. If it worsens or persists, you may want to discuss this with a gynecologist. Worsening pain with menstruation can sometimes be caused by endometriosis.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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Most likely this is entirely normal. If it worsens or persists, you may want to discuss this with a gynecologist. Worsening pain with menstruation can sometimes be caused by endometriosis.

Answered 10/13/2022

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A member asked:

Is it normal to get pressure in your butt during your period? sometimes actually feels like i need to poop other times it's just pressure like something there. this happened last cycle on my heavy days and then it went away. normal?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

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