We received this question from one of our younger readers:

I have had really bad belly aches and diarrhea -will this go away when my period stops?

My reply:

Yes, it should go away when your period stops. You can also take some ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to help with the diarrhea and bellyache.  Please see the article Why Midol? to learn about using Pamprin and Midol.

Your uterus is contracting, trying to push out the menstrual fluid which can be painful (ibuprofen can help).

During your period, your body makes something called prostoglandins which can cause diarrhea. Ibuprofen lessens the prostoglandins and helps get rid of the diarrhea.

Hope this wasn’t too much info!
Take care and feel better!