Can Your Period Cause Diarrhea Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Diarrhea Can Your Period Cause Diarrhea Besides riding a hormonal roller-coaster and dealing with uncomfortable cramps, many women also experience diarrhea during their period. By Diana RodriguezMedically Reviewed by Jennifer Payne, MD Reviewed: August 21, 2022 Medically Reviewed Diarrhea is a common occurrence during your period.Thinkstock You have enough to deal with during your period — diarrhea and changes in bowel habits are just more things you don’t want to put up with. Though diarrhea is caused by the same bodily changes that cause period cramping, many women find it can be managed and prevented with medication.RELATED: “[Bowel movements] can change with differing hormone levels,” Managing Diarrhea During Your Period Women who often experience bouts of diarrhea during their period should prepare for what is about to come.“Try some agent that will slow [diarrhea] down,” says Marrero, such as More in Digestive Health What to Eat and What to Avoid When You Have DiarrheaTaking loperamide or another antidiarrheal can help soothe or Juggling Diarrhea and PMS You can manage and prevent some premenstrual symptoms and dysmenorrhea by taking a NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Digestive Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Editorial Sources and Fact-Checking Here’s the Deal With Period Poops. Show Less The Latest in Diarrhea 4 Tips to Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea Traveler’s diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness. Here’s how to prevent it from happening on your next vacation.By Brian MastroianniAugust 10, 2022 Dehydration: A Complication That May Arise From DiarrheaBy Ashley WelchJune 29, 2022 3 Ways to Treat Diarrhea Fluids, a bland diet, and over-the-counter medicines can help manage your symptoms and ease diarrhea.By Beth W. OrensteinJune 29, 2022 Dos and Don'ts for Quick Relief of Diarrhea If you’re suffering from diarrhea, a condition that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, medication, foods, or various digestive disorders, there are things...By Sheryl KraftJune 28, 2022 Know the Symptoms of Diarrhea and When to See a DoctorBy Ashley WelchJune 17, 2022 What Is Diarrhea? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionBy Ashley WelchAugust 24, 2020 Diarrhea Prevention Strategies You Need to KnowBy Ashley WelchMarch 26, 2018 Treatment Options for Diarrhea By Ashley WelchMarch 26, 2018 FDA Urges Makers of Diarrhea Drug to Help Stop Abuse Numerous reports show an increase of opioid users abusing loperamide, an over-the-counter medicine used to treat diarrhea. The FDA is taking steps to ...By Linda ThrasybuleFebruary 13, 2018 How to Keep Antibiotics From Causing Diarrhea While antibiotics are fighting infection, they can also kill the good bacteria in your intestinal tract. When that happens, diarrhea can result.By Beth W. OrensteinAugust 24, 2017 MORE IN Four Tips to Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea IBS and Periods: What You Need to Know Stopping Menstrual Periods Is Safe, Experts Say Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges