Hi! Many find that during peri they become intolerant of in particular, alcohol
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as well as other foodstuffs that were well tolerated.
Hormones can certainly affect the digestive system, top to bottom. Certainly within 10 mins of a bleed I would have to dash to the loo with 'the runs', even if a period wasn't due
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. I would sometimes be extremely thirsty in the days leading to a bleed, as well as nauseous.
In recent years I've had to alter my diet drastically - I found that processed foods upset my bowel actions so gradually we have cut out a lot of shop bought cake, biscuits, processed anything at all. Slow transit is still problematic especially if we are travelling.
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. U may find that taking a note of what you eat/drink for 3-4 days and when, will give you an idea if hormones have caused any sensitivity - rarely allergic reactions as these would be more drastic and U would certainly know.
Often I have problems from mid-afternoon, we haven't yet worked out why I feel very windy and bloated to the extent that I am unable to eat 'tea'. Having to wait until later in the evening, often 4-5 hours B4 I am able to face food.
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