We expect the cramps, bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness and breakouts associated with our monthly period. But for many women, especially during perimenopause, period diarrhea is also a problem.

Two leading G.I. doctors explain eight common reasons the experience doesn't feel like relief, and when it's not just a passing sensation. About the experts Adrienna Jirik, MD, is a board-certified ...

A doctor finally explains why the pre-period phase of your cycle makes for the worst of the worst period poops and constipation. In non-doctor speak: Changes in progesterone levels can affect how well ...

Having a bowel movement in the middle of the night can be disruptive — and possibly a sign of a bigger issue. You might stir from slumber to pee on occasion, but a sudden urge to poop in the middle of ...

Celiac disease can cause diarrhea or constipation. Stools may be greasy, watery, or foul-smelling. The appearance of poop may depend on how much gluten a person consumes. Celiac disease is an ...

Some people with COVID-19 develop diarrhea that is soft and yellowish or greenish in color. It may also occur with other symptoms, such as nausea. While you may know coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) ...

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