SIDE CHAT - Period Poops - 73% of us get them but what are they?

<p>Welcome back to another 10 minutes of three 20 somethings discovering things we wished we learned sooner.</p> <p>Does your digestion change throughout your cycle? &nbsp;If you answered yes you are not alone!&nbsp;</p> <p>What are period poops? &nbsp;This term refers to the change in your digestion from your luteal phase through your period and cramping while trying to go to the bathroom. &nbsp;This can include both constipation and diarrhea. &nbsp;A research study in 2021 found that 73% of menstruators experience changes in digestion throughout their cycle and before their period. &nbsp;While everyone is different these digestion changes can be caused by swift changes in estrogen and progesterone coupled with increased prostaglandins that often come from increased inflammation. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>* Additional fact --&gt; anyone dealing with <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/149109.php" title="What to know about endometriosis">endometriosis</a>, uterine <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/151405.php" title="Fibroids: Everything you need to know">fibroids</a>, or <a href="https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/179031.php" title="Everything you need to know about ovarian cysts">ovarian cysts</a> may experience more intense bowel movement changes throughout their cycle.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Research to check out:</p> <p>1. https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1472-6874-14-14</p> <p><br></p>