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Chronic constipation and fertility issues

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newmumtothis · 28/07/2025 20:10

Hi all,

I’m wondering if anyone might know of a link between chronic constipation and fertility difficulties?

I have had every fertility test under the sun and they can’t find any cause. I have had longtime (very!) slow-digestion, and my most recent bloods showed that I am deficient in certain nutrients despite taking those specific supplements. She advised that I must have absorption problems (most likely due to my constipation) and suggested that my fertility problems may possibly be linked to this.

Wondering if anyone else has been told something similar and if so, how to resolve absorption problems? (Aside from basic water, exercise, increased fibre tips - who would be best to speak to about this kind of thing?)

Any advice would be great!

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Outside9 · 28/07/2025 21:25

You're drinking water eating veg, and I'm assuming avoiding processed food, but still constipated.

Have you had a colonoscopy?

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