Constipation in your menstrual phase
Constipation is slower, harder, or less frequent bowel movements. In your menstrual phase it tends to flare because estrogen and progesterone bottom out and prostaglandins rise to shed the uterine lining, which can bring on constipation.
What's happening in your menstrual phase
Estrogen and progesterone are at their lowest. Energy dips and your body wants rest, warmth, and iron-rich, easy-to-digest food.
What to eat
How to move
walking and gentle twists stimulate the gut to move.
Quick relief
- Increase fibre and water together, not fibre alone.
- Ground flaxseed adds fibre and gentle hormone support.
- Move daily, which keeps the gut active.
Sync your whole cycle, automatically
PhaseBloom builds your meals, workouts, and skincare around your exact cycle phase, day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Why do I get constipation in my menstrual phase?
In your menstrual phase, estrogen and progesterone bottom out and prostaglandins rise to shed the uterine lining, which can bring on constipation.
What should I eat for constipation?
Foods that help include broccoli, oats, berries, flaxseed.