Period poop is real: Why you may be constipated one week and going to the loo more the next

According to Channel NewsAsia, hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle can significantly affect bowel habits. During the luteal phase before menstruation, rising progesterone levels often slow digestion, leading to constipation and bloating. Once menstruation begins, hormonal shifts and increased prostaglandins can increase bowel movement frequency. Experts say these changes are normal and part of the cycle.

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