Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD If you have ever had to race to the bathroom at the start of your menstrual cycle, then you have likely experienced period poops. Period poops or bowel ...

Don’t be squeamish – identifying period poo is the next step in the journey to understanding your gut health. Let’s take a deep dive… Tiredness, cramps, low mood and, er… diarrhoea?

During your period, the frequency and consistency of your bowel movements can change. You may have constipation, unable to poop regularly. Or you might find that the consistency of your stool has ...

Period poop usually tends to involve diarrhea that should clear up when your period ends. This happens because your changing hormones can cause your digestive tract to speed up. About 10-16 days ...

It might be a recent increase in fibre, a belly-liquifying hangover or a monthly period poo. And then you have the overwhelming urge that hits moments into a jog or cardio workout. If there’s ...

Sooo you can pretty much just blame the hormonal thrashing that is PMS until there's more concrete scientific evidence that backs it up. Because 'period flu' is a thing that's still not fully ...