Yes, one of the causes of constipation is an increase in progesterone, which slows the passage of food through the digestive system. In addition, the uterus puts increasing pressure on the rectum.
To prevent or relieve constipation, it is advisable to eat high-fibre foods, drink plenty of water and exercise regularly.
In case of acute constipation accompanied by abdominal pain or alternating with diarrhoea, mucus or blood in the stool, a woman should see a doctor, as this may indicate the presence of another problem.
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Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
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