Constipation

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sandy

Constipation

Post by sandy »

Hi Dr. Wisot,
I just completed my transfer recently and am in the 2ww taking Endometrin supplements. The past few days I have had extremely severe constipation - just painful and very uncomfortable - even just getting up and walking around. My acupuncturist recommended I take the stool softener Colace but I accidentally took Peri-Colace instead (two pills) because I had it at home and I thought they were the same thing but the one I took contains Senna - a stimulant laxative - I did experience some abdominal cramping and some relief in the morning but could this have caused uterine contractions strong enough to prevent implantation? I feel like I have ruined the possibility of implantation and not to mention this cycle from the mix-up! :(
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Re: Constipation

Post by Dr. Wisot »

Hi:

While we try to avoid straining and try to use bulk fiber laxatives, sometimes the constipation that occurs at this time of the cycle does require a stimulant laxative and we have not seen it alter the chance of success.

Good luck.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group, Inc.
Redondo Beach, California
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