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Gut Health in Menopause: Digestion, Hormones, and Balance

Menopause doesn’t just affect hormones—it can disrupt digestion too. From acid reflux and bloating to new food intolerances and alcohol sensitivity, gut changes are a common but often overlooked part of this transition. Explore insights into how shifting hormone levels influence digestion and discover practical strategies to restore balance and support your gut health.

Understanding Digestive Changes During Perimenopause and Menopause

Estrogen and progesterone play a key role in digestive health. As these hormones decline, many women experience symptoms like reflux, histamine intolerance, and changes in alcohol metabolism. Learn how these shifts impact your body and find out what steps you can take to improve comfort, digestion, and overall wellbeing.

Acid Reflux/Heartburn in Menopausal Women
Acid Reflux/Heartburn in Menopausal Women

Hot flashes aren’t the only thing on the rise during peri/menopause—acid reflux might be too. Acid reflux is one of many bothersome bod...

Understanding New Food Intolerances During Menopause
Understanding New Food Intolerances During Menopause

During menopause, hormonal shifts, particularly the decline in estrogen and progesterone, can significantly impact the digestive system...

Histamines and Menopause: How Hormonal Changes Affect Your Body in Midlife
Histamines and Menopause: How Hormonal Changes Affect Your Body in Midlife

Let’s delve into how histamines, estrogen, progesterone, and the enzyme diamine oxidase (DAO) interact during menopause and how they ma...

From Cheers to Tears: Understanding Alcohol Sensitivity in Menopause
From Cheers to Tears: Understanding Alcohol Sensitivity in Menopause

Ever feel like one glass of wine now hits like three? You’re not imagining it—menopause can change the way your body processes alcohol....

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