Why Bloating Gets Worse in Perimenopause (and What It’s Really Telling You)

Louise Digby, a metabolism nutritionist, explains that frequent bloating, especially in women in their late thirties, forties and beyond, is common but not normal and is a clear signal that something in the body isn’t working optimally. She outlines why it often worsens in perimenopause and menopause: declining progesterone can slow gut motility, fluctuating oestrogen can affect gut bacteria and fluid balance, and a more impactful stress response can reduce digestion by lowering enzymes, stom...