It’s not necessarily a coincidence.
"These prostaglandins also act on the smooth muscle of the bowel and can lead to increased bowel activity and increased frequency of bowel movements," Dr. Sekhon said.But there may be more to the process than just prostaglandins. The hormone progesterone can also contribute to period poops.
Dr. Sekhon explained that progesterone can be constipating because it"relaxes the bowels." However, your period is triggered by a dip in progesterone. "This decrease in progesterone removes this source of constipation, which also compounds the effect of your period on increased bowel activity," she said.Putting a stop to period poop isn't something you should necessarily stress about., MD, gastroenterologist and assistant professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, said there's not much you can do to prevent slightly more or looser bowel movements during your period.
However, she stressed the importance of staying hydrated and recommended avoiding things like caffeine or personal trigger foods while on your period that may cause you to have more bowel movements. So, if you know a certain snack tends to give you digestive issues, you may want to steer clear from it.There are circumstances where your bowel movements may signal a larger health issue.
Dr. Sekhon recommended reaching out to a doctor if you're experiencing painful bowel movements, pain due to severe hemorrhoids, constipation that causes extreme pain, notice blood in your stool, or have an underlying condition that becomes uncontrolled during menstruation.can also affect bowel movements and cause gastrointestinal symptoms, like pain, cramping, gas, diarrhea, constipation, or possibly even rectal bleeding. If you're noticing these symptoms, Dr.
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