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Period Gas and Bloating Log

A no-diagnosis period gas and bloating log for gas before period, belly fullness, constipation, stool changes, cycle timing, and visit notes.

Period gas can be awkward to talk about. Bloating can be hard to measure.

This log gives you a simple way to write it down. It is not a diagnosis. It does not give a diet plan or medicine plan.

Prompt care check

Seek prompt care if any of these fit.

Severe belly pain Belly pain is getting worse Persistent severe belly pain Blood in stool Black stool Rectal bleeding Vomiting Fever Losing weight without trying Signs of dehydration Pregnancy or possible pregnancy Faintness or dizziness Symptoms feel unsafe

If you feel very sick, seek urgent care.

Quick gas and bloating note

Fill this out first.

Question Your answer Date symptoms started First day of last period Next period due, if known Days before period, if known Gas, 0 to 10 Bloating, 0 to 10 Belly pain, 0 to 10 Belly looks swollen yes / no / not sure Burping more than usual yes / no Passing gas more than usual yes / no Stool type hard / formed / loose / watery / none Constipation yes / no / not sure Diarrhea yes / no Blood, black stool, or rectal bleeding Pregnancy concern Main question for care

Use words you would say out loud. "My belly feels tight" is clear.

Daily belly and stool log

Use one row per day.

Date Cycle day Days before period Gas 0 to 10 Bloat 0 to 10 Pain 0 to 10 Belly size change Stool type Poop count Notes : : : : : : yes / no

Mayo Clinic notes that constipation can add to gas. OWH lists bloating and a gassy feeling as possible PMS symptoms. Your notes can show if the timing repeats.

Pattern checks

Check what fits.

Gas started before bleeding. Bloating started before bleeding. Constipation showed up too. Loose stool showed up too. Belly pain came with gas. Belly pain came with stool changes. Symptoms eased after pooping. Symptoms eased after passing gas. Symptoms did not ease. Symptoms affected sleep, school, work, or care tasks. The same pattern happened last cycle.

Timing can help. It still does not prove your period caused the symptoms.

Food, medicine, and context notes

This section is optional. Use it only if it helps.

Date Food or drink note Medicine or supplement note Stress or sleep note What changed later

Do not use this page to cut foods or choose medicine. Bring the pattern to care if you need help.

Questions to bring to care

Pick what you want to ask.

Could this pattern fit PMS, or should we check other causes? Could constipation be adding to the gas? What symptoms mean I should call right away? Should pregnancy change what we check? Could this be linked with pelvic or uterine pain? What should I track for the next cycle? When should gas or bloating be checked?

For stool timing, use the period poops tracker. For hard stool, use the period constipation log. For loose stool, use the period diarrhea symptom log. For pain with bowel movements, use painful bowel movements during period notes.

One page visit summary

Fill this in before you call or go in.

Summary item Your note Symptoms started Worst gas score Worst bloating score Worst belly pain score Stool pattern Days before period pattern showed up Any blood, black stool, or rectal bleeding Vomiting, fever, weight loss, or dehydration signs Pregnancy concern What I want help with

Privacy note

Gas and stool notes can feel private. They may also include period dates, pain, sex, pregnancy concern, and medicine use. Keep only what helps you get care.

Floriva can keep cycle notes on your device. Paper works too. Bring a short summary if you do not want to share every detail.

For privacy help, read the digestive cycle data privacy checklist. For visit prep, read Floriva for gynecologist prep.