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9 SURPRISING SYMPTOMS OF PERIMENOPAUSE

1 DIGESTIVE PROBLEMS

Suddenly find yourself running for the loo? Even without a curry supper, perimenopause can bring all sorts of discomfort such as bloating and diarrhoea, because there are oestrogen receptors all over your body, including the gut. There are probably loads of things in your cupboards already that will help: sesame seeds, tahini, flax/linseeds and lentils will help ease the discomfort. Bone broth can be a wonderful soother, too; pop the bones from your Sunday roast into a saucepan and boil them up for a nourishing brew.

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