Diarrhea during your period is common due to hormonal changes, and can be managed with medications and lifestyle changes.

When on periods, our body releases prostaglandins, a chemical that helps shed the uterine lining. However, excessive release of this chemical can lead to diarrhea.

Diarrhea usually resolves in a couple of days, but it can sometimes continue for weeks. Persistent diarrhea can be a sign of an allergy or a chronic condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) ...