WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: Menopause and constipation

Re: Menopause and constipation

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 5 Nov 1997 23:30:53 -0600 (CST)

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At Wed, 5 Nov 1997, Nan wrote: >
>I am a 48 year-old woman whose periods stopped abruptly
>1.5 years ago. The very day of that last period, my
>digestive tract suddenly slowed from a daily bowel movement
>to 3 movements per week. Fiber supplements and drinking
>more water have done nothing to ease this. Neither has
>exercise.
>
>Is sluggishness of the bowels associated with menopause,
>and is there anything other than what I am already doing
>with fiber, fluid, and exercise to relieve it?
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>Nan D'Antuono
>

You're doing everything right. Just remember plenty of fruits and veggies. A nutritionist may be of help too.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
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