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Why Women Feel Bloated in Menopause and Perimenopause
(And What to Do About It)
You ate the same dinner you always eat. You woke up the next morning looking like you swallowed a balloon. Sound familiar?
Bloating during perimenopause and menopause is one of the most common complaints we hear from women, and one of the most dismissed. Doctors often shrug. Google sends you down a rabbit hole of detox teas and elimination diets. Nobody gives you a straight answer about why it is happening or what to actually do about it.
Why Are Your Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Suddenly Rising in Perimenopause or Menopause?
You went to your annual physical feeling pretty good about yourself. You've been eating reasonably well, maybe even walking a few days a week. But then the lab results come back, and your doctor is flagging your LDL cholesterol and fasting blood sugar, both creeping up in ways they never have before.
Let's break down what's actually happening and, more importantly, what you can do about it.
GLP-1 Medications and Menopause
GLP-1 Medications and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know About Nutrition
You finally found something that is working. The cravings are quieter, the scale is moving, and for the first time in years, your body feels like it is on your side. But here is what your prescriber likely did not tell you: if you are going through perimenopause or menopause and you are on a GLP-1 medication, your nutritional needs are in a category all their own.
Why Am I Gaining Weight in Menopause?
We hear this question every single week. Women who have eaten well for decades, who exercise, who do the things they are supposed to do, and they are still watching the scale creep up anyway. Most of them are frustrated. Some are convinced something is wrong with them. A few have started to believe this is just what getting older looks like. It certainly is not. But the answer is more complicated than eating less and moving more. Here is what is actually happening in your body, and what you can do about it.
Protein Intake for Women Over 40
Protein intake for women over 40 is essential for maintaining muscle, boosting metabolism, and supporting midlife health. Learn how much protein you need, when to eat it, and the best sources.