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[TM73!]

I notice it more when I’m towards the end of taking my progesterone, but I also get it when I’m anxious (which is often!) . Alcohol definitely doesn’t help either - I used to be able to indulge without any issues before perimenopause, now I get acid reflux and stomach pain when I drink more than a glass of wine.

[Booroo]

Snap! I also suffer with HA and am totally preoccupied with my bowels. I’m definitely looser since starting HRT.

Trouble is I can’t remember how long it’s been like it! Meno brain. Mine is every day only go the once usually but should I speak to doctor?

[CLKD]

If speaking to a doctor will ease your mind then make an appt. 

[Penguin]

I agree with CLKD, maybe worth doing if it will put your mind at rest. Worst case is they'll ask you to do a stool test but they are easy to do and results are quick.
Hormones definitely can cause bowel upheaval though, as can hrt.

[Booroo]

I agree with CLKD, maybe worth doing if it will put your mind at rest. Worst case is they'll ask you to do a stool test but they are easy to do and results are quick.
Hormones definitely can cause bowel upheaval though, as can hrt.

True my son has crohns but feels like ibs flare at mo just cross I can’t remember how long it’s been lol

[HellsBells]

Once a day is completely normal - so is up to 3 times a day. A doc once said to me that we should go after each meal - that is more normal but modern life has ruined all that for us.

And as someone who had constipation for decades I take it a a big win!

[Booroo]

Thank you everyone so if it were you are you saying you’d leave it and not ask advice as prob ibs stress peri and hrt?

[joziel]

my poo got a lot easier once I started using estrogel. In general, I've found that estrogen increases bowel motility and progesterone bungs me up.

This is exactly what I find as well.

[Ayesha]

Thank you everyone so if it were you are you saying you’d leave it and not ask advice as prob ibs stress peri and hrt?

Its not always best to rush into things and give it another week and see if everything settles down with taking any meds that at least should help your IBS.
If by next week things are still the same and your symptoms are becoming more of a worry, then definitely see your GP. 

[Penguin]

I agree with Ayesha and would give it a bit more time, at least another week, and then see how you are. If its still the same, check in with your GP. I wouldn't leave it indefinitely.
In the meantime look at your diet and maybe reduce things that irritate your gut / trigger ibs and see if that helps.
Also look at your fibre intake.