Mayo Clinic defines constipation as having fewer than three bowel movements a week, but it varies from person to person. Fiber in your diet, fluid intake and exercise help many people get things moving, but for some some women, pelvic floor issues may add to the problem. http://mayocl.in/2qoTGX6 | Mayo Clinic

In this Mayo Clinic Minute, gastroenterologist Dr. Michael Camilleri talks about how prescription painkillers can cause constipation and what you can do about it. http://mayocl.in/2cEM4ul | Mayo Clinic