Bloating, Constipation, Menopause

Bloating and constipation are common complications of menopause. Throughout a woman's reproductive years, the liver is constantly recycling and destroying estrogen to help keep hormones in an exquisite balance.

After the menopause, however, estrogen production is greatly diminished. The liver does not need to expel estrogen byproducts into the green, fluid, fatty bile that pours from the gallbladder into the intestines.

Without the lubricating influence of bile, stools become dry and hard and tend to accumulate in the small intestine. This leads to the triad of digestive symptoms, bloating, constipation, menopause.

Any remedy that restores estrogen relieves symptoms. Also, it's important not to eliminate fat from the diet.

Fat cells make estrogen. Fat in the diet is also needed for the production of bile. When bloating, constipation, and menopause characterize digestive complaints, extreme low-fat diets are almost never appropriate.

With these two additional considerations, treating the trio of symptoms also respond to drinking more water, eating more fiber, and taking prune juice or eating prunes.

Treating the condition in menopause offers abundant benefits. With increased regularity, the intestines absorb more calcium. As we all know, calcium is essential for healthy bones.

Treating the condition may also prevent urinary incontinence. Especially among women of Asian descent, no factor has greater importance to the development of stress incontinence or overactive bladder syndrome than muscle damage caused by straining at stool.

Of course, your comfort is always a legitimate consideration. Take steps recommended in these articles to treat symptoms during menopause for a happier and more active life.

Also read our article about Constipation and Calcium