Diarrhea in your follicular phase
Diarrhea is looser or more frequent stools, often at the start of your period. In your follicular phase it tends to flare because estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on diarrhea.
What's happening in your follicular phase
Estrogen is climbing. You feel more energetic, social, and creative, and your body recovers well from harder training.
What to eat
How to move
keep movement gentle and rest if you feel depleted.
Quick relief
- Stay hydrated to replace lost fluids.
- Favour soothing, soluble-fibre foods like oats.
- Limit caffeine and very fatty food on heavier days.
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Frequently asked questions
Why do I get diarrhea in my follicular phase?
In your follicular phase, estrogen climbs steadily from its low and energy rebuilds, which can bring on diarrhea.
What should I eat for diarrhea?
Foods that help include oats, ginger, sweet potato, Greek yogurt.