She is also, as it turns out, gassy.
Thats because, among other indignities,perimenopauseand menopause bring with them anotable surge in digestive and GI issues.
Hormones can also alter the motility of the GI tract and can contribute to altered bowel habits.
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Taniqua Miller, MD, an ob-gyn and medical advisor for menopause telehealth startup Evernow, agrees.
Our diets, and how our bodies react to them, will play a role.
She recommends finding a specialist who can help you identify those sensitivities.
a nonfermentable version) can be helpful.
Just as stress can impact so many other corners of our lives, the same is true here.
Increasing sleep and minimizing stress can also improve GI issues, says Dr. White.
The key as with everything during this time: Listen to your body.
This article first appeared onVogue.
