Ladies, you’re not imagining it. Hormones love to mess with your gut. Right before your period, progesterone drops, and estrogen spikes. This relaxation can slow down digestion. Food sits in your intestines longer, fermenting and puffing you up.
It’s like your body is playing a practical joke. “Hey, you’re about to get a period? Let’s make you look six months pregnant!” The bloating is real, but it’s temporary. A heating pad and a laugh are the only cure.
Why Is My Stomach So Bloated? A Guide to Lasting Relief – Yuve
Men get hormonal bloating, too, thanks to cortisol. Stress is a bloating a-hole. When you’re anxious, your body shunts blood away from your gut. Digestion slows, and gas builds up. “Calm down” is annoying advice, but your bowels agree.
