Menopause and digestion problems?

Can Menopause mess with your digestive system? Is this you?

• Bloating?
• Indigestion?
• Heartburn?
• Gas?
• Constipated?
• Diarrhoea?
• Burping?
• Nausea?
• Don’t know what to eat?

Have you noticed different things going on in your body since starting the Menopause journey, I hear you. Menopause can mess with your digestive system.

How are you feeling?

You don’t want to wear anything tight around your belly because your clothes might not expand with you! Worrying about what to eat in case you need to make a quick dash to the toilet.

Struggling to go to the toilet and you just feel blah and backed up and your energy levels plummet by the end of the day. Wondering if you are ever going to feel normal again.

Menopause digestive system issues

There are different reasons as to why your digestive system can start to go a bit haywire during Menopause.

As we age, yes we may not always feel like it but the mirror tells us a different story and that’s perfectly ok! Your digestive system starts to slow down, throw in fluctuating hormones and you have a perfect storm.

The two main hormones that affect everything including other hormones are oestrogen and progesterone. They aren’t just sex hormones they have many other functions in the body including the digestive system.

Stomach acid can be reduced preventing nutrients from being absorbed and not digesting food properly.

Eating lots of processed foods especially sugar can increase inflammation in the digestive system.

Stress is a leading cause of digestive issues, you can read more here about anxiety and gut health during Menopause.

Simple solutions to help with your digestive system

• Chew your food really well so it’s mushy, it’s much easier for the body to absorb the nutrients.
• Avoid drinking half and hour before and after meals, to stop your stomach acid from being diluted.
• Always eat when you are relaxed, eating when stressed can increase symptoms.
• Have a good squeeze of lemon juice in water first thing in the morning on an empty stomach (Have warm water during the cooler weather).
• Drink more water, you need it for the production of your stomach acid.

Warning signs: increased abdominal pain, losing weight unintentionally, passing blood in your poo, severe bloating or a change in bowel habits. Seek medical attention.

If you try some of these suggestions and you are still struggling with digestive issues, you can book a free chat (discovery call) below to see if we can work together.

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