If you’ve ever noticed changes in your bowel movements during your period, you’re not alone! Hormone shifts—especially a spike in prostaglandins—can cause increased bowel motility, leading to diarrhea or urgency. Before your period, rising estrogen and progesterone slow digestion, often causing constipation. When these hormone levels drop at the start of menstruation, your bowels kick into high gear.

Want to ease period poops? Balancing omega intake, staying hydrated, increasing fiber, and using a Squatty Potty can help. If bowel issues persist, pelvic floor physical therapy may offer relief!