Rectal bleeding while menstruating. Is this a symptom of Endo? - Women's Health Message Board

wonderingtoo · 01-18-2007, 09:20 AM

My OB-GYN thinks I might have endometriosis. I do have irregular bowel movements during the month, kind of rotating between diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, normal stools. But no blood. But during my period I have rectal bleeding as well as blood in my stools. My GYN said this is not a symptom of endo, but nonetheless does not seem concerned, which really irritates me!

Is it normal to bleed rectally with endometriosis during menstruation? Does this happen to others?

courtney1111 · 01-18-2007, 10:17 AM

Sounds like hemmroids to me. Maybe you should see your GP

wonderingtoo · 01-18-2007, 12:39 PM

Hemmeroids bleed during menstruation? I never notice the blood at other times. It's not just during a BM.

My GP said there was nothing wrong with me when I went to her about my pain initially. I went and saw another and he told me I was fine and to go home and enjoy my life and play with my kids. They ignored my pain completely. At least the OB-GYN said it MIGHT be endo and put me on the pill.

livinTX · 01-18-2007, 01:56 PM

It could be anal fissures as well. My husband has those, and you might notice it bleeding more at menstruation due to hormonal fluctuation. I have noticed in my cycle that there are times when I'm much more likely to be constipated (after ovulation to the beginning of my period). You can try taking magnesium when you're constipated--250-400 mg. daily. It may help with hard BMs...if you take too much magnesium though, it will have a laxative effect, so don't do that. As far as the anal fissures go, there's not much you can do other than exercise, drink plenty of water, and eat enough fiber.

You might need to see a colorectal doc for the rectal bleeding...I don't think that is associated with endo.

saint90ms · 01-18-2007, 05:46 PM

I agree it could be hemroids. The same thing happened to me many times throughout my years with severe endometriosis. My doctor did order a colonoscopy to be on the safe side. Never take a chance and just guess. If this has happened more than once, your doctor should rule out anything having to do with the colon, etc. Luckily mine came back fine. It was from the hemmroids.