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What Could Cause Frequent Bowel Movement During Menstruation?
Question: Hello
I have a general question I am a 46 yr old women still menstrating I am fairly healthy no issues accept thyroid witch I take Levothyroxine for ... don’t take any other meds I find that when I menstruate I have more bowel movements this month I am on day 2 of my cycle they are normal in color and size and are solid the only symptoms I have are normal menstrual symptoms lower back ache cramps and side aches should I be concerned with the more freq bowel movements
I have a general question I am a 46 yr old women still menstrating I am fairly healthy no issues accept thyroid witch I take Levothyroxine for ... don’t take any other meds I find that when I menstruate I have more bowel movements this month I am on day 2 of my cycle they are normal in color and size and are solid the only symptoms I have are normal menstrual symptoms lower back ache cramps and side aches should I be concerned with the more freq bowel movements
Brief Answer:
The increased bowel movements are normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The more frequent bowel movements during the menstruation is a normal variation due to the hormonal changes in the body. This increased gut motility is associated with the uterine cramps and bleeding. The increased bowel movements gradually decrease on their own as the bleeding gradually decreases. There is no need to worry. This is a part of normal physiology and is not suggestive of any disease or pathology.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
OBGYN
The increased bowel movements are normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The more frequent bowel movements during the menstruation is a normal variation due to the hormonal changes in the body. This increased gut motility is associated with the uterine cramps and bleeding. The increased bowel movements gradually decrease on their own as the bleeding gradually decreases. There is no need to worry. This is a part of normal physiology and is not suggestive of any disease or pathology.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
OBGYN
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