Query: Does the menstrual cycle affect ulcerative colitis?
Context: Menstrual cycles can affect ulcerative colitis and the symptoms a person may experience. The fluctuating hormones before and during a period may worsen IBD symptoms for some people.
Research showed that those with Crohn's disease are more likely to experience diarrhea during the premenstrual phase of the cycle. Additionally, females with Crohn's or UC are more likely to experience diarrhea during menstruation.