Constipation may be linked to severity of menopause symptoms
The findings highlight how the loss of oestrogen can affect multiple body systems resulting in 'myriad symptoms'.
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Women reporting higher stress levels and some gastrointestinal symptoms such as constipation tend to have more severe menopausal symptoms, according to a Menopause study.
Frequency of defecation and stool consistency have links with the intensity of menopause symptoms, the authors reported.