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I’m afraid there’s another delightful symptom of menopause that needs to be tackled. Thanks to our hormones being in flux we may produce more stomach gas – which means we may pass more wind.

Worrying about it isn’t conducive to enjoying carefree sex but there are a few solutions to try. This process of excessive gas kicks off during perimenopause, when the balance of good and bad bacteria involved in the digestive process is disrupted by the fluctuating levels of oestrogen and progesterone. When bacteria in the gut is balanced healthy digestion occurs, but when patterns are altered the stomach reacts by increasing the production of gas.

Obviously, the optimal solution is to balance hormone levels but there are other practical ways to help reduce stomach gas.

SOLUTIONS

Eat smaller portions more frequently.

Chew food more slowly. This will break it down into smaller chunks and allow the digestive enzymes in saliva to work efficiently.

Take a probiotic supplement to boost the levels of beneficial gut bacteria – which is helpful for all-round good health in any case.

Choose a capsule or powder that contains several different strains of beneficial microflora with at least six to 10 varieties.

Exercise regularly. With the increased flow of blood through the body, the digestive system is stimulated to work more efficiently.