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I am a 25-year-old female with ulcerative colitis in remission, taking mesalamine pills (4 daily) and one suppository. I am on my period and had a bloody stool today, unsure if it's related to my UC or my period. My periods have been fine for the last 6-7 months, but could my period cause any UC issues, and would this go away once it's over? Should I increase my mesalamine for a couple of days to help prevent a flare? If so, how much should I increase it by, and for how long? At what point should I contact my GI specialist?

January 14th, 2023

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