Does anyone else suffer from a change in bowel habits during perimenopause ?

[Minnie2013]

I seem to be going more often after I’ve eaten , & having the feeling like I need to go !

[wobblybee Administrator]

During the perimenopause and menopause, many women have IBS­like symptoms. They tend to come and go in waves and can last for days, weeks or months at time. How long they last for varies from woman to woman. If you already have IBS, your symptoms may become exacerbated by the hormonal changes during the perimenopause or menopause.What symptoms might you have?

Symptoms vary for each person and can include:

• stomach pains or cramps

• bloating

• wind, trapped wind and rumbling noises

• diarrhoea

• constipation

• needing to rush to the toilet

. a feeling of incomplete emptying when going to the toilet

Copied from newsonhealth.co.uk

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Hi Minnie I’ve been experiencing the same of late and I’m usually Ibs c ! My bowels are holding me captive lol . I’m hoping it is the perimenopause land nothing else as I am nearly 51 x