| Numerous women report that menopause comes | | | | on the other hand, is sometimes prescribed as a |
| along with gastrointestinal distress causing | | | | relief for bloating. |
| uncomfortable symptoms such as indigestion, | | | | People who eat too much protein at once can |
| flatulence and sudden bloating. Not only are these | | | | cause bloating because the stomach can't digest it |
| annoying and embarrassing, they can also be quite | | | | all. Enzymes that help digestion such as Beano aid |
| painful. | | | | in the consumption of products such as soy that |
| During menopause, gastrointestinal bloating is | | | | can have numerous positive effects for |
| caused when air fills the abdomen, creating a full | | | | menopausal women. |
| feeling. Even though your stomach remains the | | | | Herbs can be used to restore balance in |
| same size, your pants probably feel tighter and | | | | menopause. You need to be clear on what stage |
| your waistline just seems to keep expanding. | | | | of menopause you are in. Different hormone |
| Excess intestinal gas is produced by bacteria in | | | | levels vary significantly from peri-menopause to |
| the intestines. Sugar located foods often | | | | menopause and post-menopause, and of course |
| contribute to the growth of this bacterium. | | | | your doctor needs to help you with these |
| Poor digestion, a lack of lactose - an enzyme that | | | | decisions. |
| breaks down food and liquids, can cause | | | | For bloating as well as headaches and breast |
| gastrointestinal distress as well. Gas distress can | | | | tenderness, an herbal tea that provides minerals in |
| also be rampant during menopause due to lack of | | | | a dissolved form can help. Minerals help your body |
| estrogen. Medical studies have suggested that a | | | | handle waste loads as well as provide a good |
| menopausal woman's diet can be to blame - | | | | source of calcium. You can use a combination of |
| particularly too many high sugar foods including | | | | raspberry, dandelion, lemon balm, nettles, and |
| fruit, and certain vegetables such as cauliflower, | | | | green oat straw tea. Drink one cup of tea per |
| onion and broccoli that create even more bacteria | | | | day. Don quai can increase the effectiveness of |
| in already inflamed intestines. | | | | estrogen released from fat tissue and help soothe |
| Of course your hormones might also be the | | | | menopausal discomfort as well. |
| trigger for bloating. For example, progesterone in | | | | The information in this article is for educational |
| the right doses has a calming effect, but in too | | | | purposes only, and is not intended as medical |
| high doses can cause bloating and breast | | | | advice. |
| tenderness. A form of estrogen called Estradiol, | | | | |