1. Menopause Bloating Is More Common Than You Think
That tight, swollen feeling after meals isn’t something you’re imagining. Bloating is one of the biggest digestive complaints women report around menopause.
In a 2025 survey highlighted by The Menopause Society, 77% of nearly 600 women reported bloating. And 82% said digestive symptoms began or got worse around perimenopause or menopause. [1]
Another study of 291 women found that bloating severity varied through the menopause transition. [2] If your stomach feels different after 50, it’s time to pay attention to your gut.