Is it normal to have diarrhea every week

Okay so having diarrhea every week isn't normal, but it's pretty common for your period to mess with your tummy and make you have diarrhea or really loose poops around that time. It's because of these hormone-like things called prostaglandins, and they help your uterus cramp up and shed its lining. But sometimes they go a bit overboard and make your intestines cramp up too.

Usually, this only happens a few days before your period starts and during the first few days of your period. If you're having diarrhea literally every single week, that's probably not just your period, and it's a good idea to tell a grown-up about it. They might want you to talk to a doctor just to make sure everything's okay.

Things that can help with period-related diarrhea are sometimes just drinking lots of water and eating bland foods. But if it's happening all the time, definitely tell a trusted adult so they can help you figure out what's going on.