But can we also talk about the bathroom situation?
Whats up with those gnarlyperiod poops?
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board-certified OB/GYN and U.S. medical director atDaye.
But whatisperiod diarrhea, exactly (like, why)?
Well explain that here, along with how to cope.
What causes diarrhea before or during your period?
board-certified OB/GYN and U.S. medical director atDaye.
They can induce pain and cramping.
Estrogen and progesterone factor in, too.
Other period symptoms
Chances are that diarrhea isnt happening in a vacuum.
Like other PMS symptoms, period diarrhea usually lasts for a couple days max.
It often starts just before or at the onset of menstruation and subsides as menstrual flow decreases.
Basically, those symptom-triggering prostaglandins are peaking right as your period starts.
They start to drop as the lining of your uterus continues to shed, per theACOG.
And as they fall, yourperiod symptomsstart to ease up.
Itll help support regular bowel movements and keep you feeling your best overall, per the Cleveland Clinic.
board-certified OB/GYN and U.S. medical director atDaye.
NSAIDs like ibuprofen can also be useful, because they curb the inflammatory effect of prostaglandins, she adds.
They have the added benefit of easing cramps, too.
Implement other healthy habits
Other healthy habits can make a difference, too.
When to see a doctor
Overall, diarrhea is normal during your period.
FAQ
Does Midol help with diarrhea?
(Just remember to take either Midoloranother NSAID, but not both at the same time.)
ensure youre drinking plenty of water and eating a balanced diet while on Midol to help regulate your bowels.
Why do you poop a lot on your period?
Can your period cause constipation?
This may be while you feel constipation and cramps at the same time.
medically reviewed byAndrea Braden, MD, OB/GYN
Hudson, ND, Tori, and Joseph Katzinger, ND.
Premenstrual Syndrome.Premenstrual Syndrome an Overview | ScienceDirect Topics, 2020, www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/premenstrual-syndrome.
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