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[Annie26]

I did not realise that I would become 50 and fat. I have coped well with heavy periods and the medication I have been given for them-which the heaviness is becoming much less as I go through this menopause journey. The bloating is horrible it started a couple of months ago and seems to be getting worse-my period is due on the 18th of this month. I am trying to avoid foods which make me bloat. I have  decided that I will have to lose this excess stone in weight which has crept on as I am nearly at the stage where I need the next size in clothes. I have not put much weight on in the upper part of my body though.
Any tips and advice I would be very grateful for. I am drinking more water to.

[CLKD]

How much are you drinking each day as excess liquid can cause bloating.  In my mid-40s I could wear a skirt in the morning but by mid-afternoon would have to undo the waist band  - awkward when at work.  I was eventually diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome, as my system had almost stopped functioning.

Does the bloating stop once you bleed?

[Ju Ju]

Is your stomach flatish in the morning, but the bloating increases as the day progresses? If so, it is probably a digestive issue like IBS. If it is constant, you need to consult a doctor ASAP. Even so it is a good idea to consult a doctor if digestive issues are new.

[CLKD]

Bloating can be a sign of ovarian cancer so is always worth while getting checked out. 

[CLKD]

Your GP is on the ball!  Such a relief!  My copy of Ovacom magazine arrived this morning …….. (which is how I landed on this site  )