From feeling bloated and constipated before your period to making more frequent trips to the toilet when you’re on it, hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle can affect bowel movements. Experts explain why this happens, what’s normal and when to seek medical advice.
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From feeling bloated and constipated before your period to making more frequent trips to the toilet when you’re on it, hormonal changes throughout the menstrual cycle can affect bowel movements. Experts explain why this happens, what’s normal and when to seek medical advice.
It’s not unusual to have loose stools or more frequent bowel movements when you’re on your period. (Photo: iStock/KittisakJirasittichai)
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