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26 B e i n g T o o F a t ( o b e s i t y ) Here is one more reason to keep your weight in check – carrying extra pelvic and abdominal weight can put pressure on the pelvic veins which can cause hemorrhoids. N o t M o v i n g E n o u g h ( e x e r c i s e ) Being sedentary; sitting for long periods of time at a desk -- or even standing all day in the same basic position -- can cause your muscles to lose much of their elasticity, which can in turn make it harder to pass stools properly. P r e g n a n c y It is not at all uncommon for a woman to experience hemorrhoids throughout pregnancy, especially during the last trimester when the extra weight of her uterus begins to bear down on veins in the rectum. H o l d i n g I t ( p o s t p o n i n g a b o w e l m o v e m e n t ) If you are in the habit of holding your bowel movements for any reason you may be setting yourself up for hemorrhoids. While it is okay to hold off on a bowel | Hemorrhoid No More | By Jessica Wright Page 26