Why It Happens

Women commonly experience bloating due to cyclical hormone fluctuations, stress, and dietary factors. It’s one of the most frequent digestive complaints across all ages.

Menstrual Cycle Hormones: Changes in estrogen and progesterone affect fluid retention and gut motility.

Stress and Cortisol: Emotional stress interferes with digestion and slows intestinal movement.

Food Sensitivities: Women may be more likely to experience intolerances to dairy, gluten, or FODMAPs.

Constipation from Sedentary Lifestyle: Less movement impacts gut motility and increases bloating.

Gut Microbiome Imbalance: Hormonal shifts and antibiotic use can alter gut flora and cause gas.

How to Manage

Track Bloating Patterns: Use a journal to observe links between cycle phases and symptoms.

Focus on Anti-Inflammatory Foods: Leafy greens, berries, and omega-3s reduce bloat triggers.

Practice Stress Management: Meditation, yoga, or nature walks help regulate the gut-brain axis.

Use Digestive Enzymes if Needed: Especially when eating complex meals or trigger foods.

Move Every Day: Even 15–20 minutes of walking helps digestion significantly.

Bloating in women is common — and often highly responsive to gentle, consistent lifestyle shifts.

Key Biomarkers

• Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)

• High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein (hsCRP)

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References

• Mayo Clinic – Gas and gas pains

• Cleveland Clinic – Bloated Stomach

• Healthline – Bloating