Why do girls poop a lot before a period?

Answer 1

An increase of gas and bowel movements during your menstrual cycle is not uncommon in women. Most of the time there is nothing to worry about, but if you notice symptoms of constipation, diarrhea, and stomach cramps while not on your menstrual cycle, and these symptoms are exacerbated during your menstrual cycle it could be IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). You should see your doctor if that is the case.

Prostaglandins is what causes your uterus to contract and in doing so pushes the nutrient rich lining from your body when pregnancy has not occurred. Unfortunately, this can cause an increase in gas, diarrhea, or loose stools.

I suspect this has something to do with the fluid shift during menses but i admit i am not sure. I only know when that time of the month comes i can have a bm up to 3x a day and you do not want to get caught in an elevator with me

Answer 2

This is actually a common sign of irritable bowel syndrome, but that is not always the cause.

Frequent bowel movements during periods are common because of hormone level changes. The hormones that signal the release of the lining of the uterus also signal the gastro system; making your bowels move more. This is also why some girls commonly have excessive gas during their period.

Some women have a tilt on their uterus, which presses against their colon, meaning increased pressure within the colon, and they generally have to have more bowel movements.

If you are experiencing extreme pain or other elevated symptoms during your period, consult a doctor. Excessive diarrhea can be a sign of a health problem.

Answer 3

The prostaglandins that cause the contractions that push out the blood also cause intestinal spasms. This causes the extra gas, and can lead to diarrhea and digestive discomfort.

Gas-X and/or Imodium can help with these symptoms. If you start taking Advil or Aleve the day before menstrual symptoms begin, that'll cut down on prostaglandin production, which should reduce digestive discomfort as well as menstrual cramps.

If you get constipated at that time of the month, you probably need to drink more water and/or consume more fiber.

Answer 4

You are losing all that water thats bein held inside of you remember this when your period starts you feel like a balloon so when your period starts it pushes the water in to your bladder and make you go pee its normal sucks to be a lady

Answer 5

When you're menstruating blood is leaving your vagina, thus when you go to the toilet the blood is dripping into the toilet and when you urinate the blood is running over your vulva and washing away the blood with it. It's no more complicated than that, the toilet has blood in it because you're bleeding into it.

Answer 6

Well if this happens to you, you probably should check with your doctor or tell a trusted adult just incase