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GI symptoms are common but little acknowledged among women in menopause

About 82% of women with GI problems said they started or got worse during menopause

Bloating, constipation, stomach pain and acid reflux were most common

TUESDAY, Oct. 21, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Menopause is typically associated with hot flashes, night sweats and memory lapses – but new research suggests GI problems might be an overlooked issue that also occur with this change of life.

A striking 94% out of nearly 600 U.K. women 44 to 73 reported digestive problems, and of those 82% said their problems either started or got worse during menopause, according to findings being presented at a meeting of The Menopause Society in Orlando, Florida. The meeting is today through Saturday.

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