Why does the number of bowel movements increase during menstruation?
Disease description:
Every time I get my period, I notice an increase in bowel movements, which feels strange. So I'd like to ask: why does the frequency of bowel movements increase during menstruation?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
The increase in bowel movements during menstruation is mainly due to pelvic congestion and accelerated gastrointestinal motility. Menstruation in women occurs cyclically with ovulation, involving periodic necrosis, shedding, and bleeding of the endometrium. During menstruation and around the menstrual period, estrogen levels in the body are relatively low. When hormone levels drop, pelvic and genital organs become congested and swollen. The pelvis contains not only the female reproductive organs but also a large portion of the colon.
