This episode answers a question Erin gets asked almost weekly: why are my symptoms worse around my period?   The episode will dive into the different stages of the menstrual cycle and how each stage and change in hormones can impact the gut and IBS symptoms.    For full details on this episode, visit gutivate.com/podcast/episode16   Join The GUT Community The Facebook group for those with IBS and digestive health conditions to connect, encourage one another, and dive deeper into the topics we cover on The Gut Show.  Join here: facebook.com/groups/thegutcommunity   Connect with Erin & the Gutivate team IG: @erinjudge.rd or @gutivate Website: www.gutivate.com Schedule a consult: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall   FREE: IBS Fundamentals Mini Course https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up   Track your symptoms & understand your body better My Gut Journal is a 90 day gut tracker to build awareness in your mind & body. Get yours at www.gutivate.com/store/mygutjournal