(TEST) The Period-Gut Connection: Why Your IBS Flares Before Your Cycle

If you have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and feel like your digestive system goes completely off the rails right before your period, you are not imagining it.For decades, many women were told that gas, bloating, and diarrhea were just “normal period symptoms.” While some digestive shifts are standard, women with IBS experience significantly more severe gastrointestinal (GI) distress during certain times of the month. The connection isn’t just a coincidence; it is deeply rooted in how your reproductive hormones communicate with your digestive tract.