Does Progesterone Cause Constipation?

[wonders10]

Hi everyone,

I'm only 4 dpo and I'm trying not to symptom spot, but normally I'm very regular and go daily, sometimes twice and its never really hard. Sorry, TMI

Anyway, for the past couple days, I feel like things are moving slower and its also much firmer, almost like very mild constipation.

Is this a natural side effect from your body's progesterone? What you produce, not a supplement?

Thanks!!

 

[Buffyx]

Helllo! It is normal to get constipation from progesterone!

I will Say that i am also very regular, and last cycle I was constipated from 1dpo and it ended in a BFP for me! Unfortunately I miscarried And am now 3dpo with the exact same constipation as when I got my BFP. I'm feeling hopeful as this was the main indicator for me last time.

 

[RonnieV]

I'm actually opposite...having frequent bowel movements, like yesterday I went #2 like 8 times, no diarrhea...Lol I know, tmi, but I am usually constipated and only go once or twice
hoping our symptoms are bfp signs and not just a fluke

 

[wonders10]

Thanks you two!

Seems it has passed as I woke up this morning my "regular" old self

I feel like as soon as I write down and actually acknowledge a symptom, it goes away

 

[Buffyx]

Haha that sucks! I'm relieved of my constipation, but because I took a laxative! I feel very un-pregnant. Constipation was my only symptom..