Menstruation‐related acute watery diarrhoea: Understanding the impact of hormonal fluctuations on digestive health

Abstract

Abstract Case During menstruation, healthy women frequently experience gastrointestinal symptoms. The objective of this report is to describe a case of a woman who presented with acute watery diarrhoea during menstruation for the last 3 years. Outcome A case report has been compiled of a patient who visited the emergency room of the hospital on May 20, 2023, complaining of severe watery diarrhoea. An increased frequency of Gastrointestinal symptoms during menses has also been reported in women, but specifically acute watery diarrhoea symptoms during menses for the last 3 years is quite an unusual case. This study explores the possibility of a relationship between hormonal changes with increased prostaglandin levels and menstrual diarrhoea. Besides norethisterone acetate was utilized by the patient due to irregular menstruation, which might have an influence on this gastrointestinal problem but more studies are needed to determine its effect. Conclusion Considering the possibility of a new diagnosis and carefully investigating the correct diagnosis for persistent acute watery diarrhoea related to menstruation is crucial for improving patient care.

Keywords

• diarrhoea
• menstruation
• period
• reproductive health
• women