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Hot flashes trigger urge to use the bathroom?

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quenby25609
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When I have a day with a lot of temperature swings, or when I wake up in the middle of the night from a night sweat, I often end up having to use the bathroom afterward (or during), as though the rush or warmth through me even triggers my bowels. Does anyone else have this problem? I was always a period pooper (going more on the first day or so of my period, and it would be sometimes... not right, just slightly loose stool) so I know hormones affect me this way. But am I the only one that will get an urge to go, or even just a wave of gassiness when that hormone wave (or drop) happens?

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