Period stuff

[amiee]

Hi all,

So, I started getting my period when I was 10 and I always have problems with, well, constipation during my period. I know its kind of a random gross question but has anyone ever had a suppository or enema to, like, make you go?

[Zelda]

I've never experienced this, but digestive issues are pretty common during your period. The best reccommendation I've heard is to take an every day stool softener (laxative), which is a lot easier than dealing with a suppository or enema. A suppository wouldn't likely help much - treating constipation involves medication in the bloodstream, and you can take a pill just as easily. An enema would probably have issues due to the nature of the stool.

[heather08]

Originally Posted by amiee

Hi all,

So, I started getting my period when I was 10 and I always have problems with, well, constipation during my period. I know its kind of a random gross question but has anyone ever had a suppository or enema to, like, make you go?

i have used both but dont experiance it much because of my period. i would raither use an enema it works faster and i know that i will be close to a bathroom when i need to go raither than sitting around waiting. i hope this helps

[Suzanne]

It's not uncommon to be constipated during your period. I'd agree with Ali that taking a stool softener everyday would be the best way to help your problem. It'd be far more pleasant than having an enema.