HOW YOUR CYCLES AFFECT YOUR BOWEL MOVEMENTS
This one’s for the ladies. You may have noticed your bowel habits change throughout the month. This is because our bowels are affected by our hormone changes. Just before our period the body releases hormones called prostaglandins. These hormones stimulate muscle contractions in the uterus, which helps the body shed the uterus lining.
These hormones can also stimulate muscle contractions in the intestines & bowels, causing more frequent bowel movements, stool can be softer &