If you’re in your early 40s or beyond and noticing more bloating, constipation, or unpredictable IBS symptoms, your hormones may be playing a bigger role than you think.

In this episode, we’re breaking down the connection between perimenopause and gut health, and why the menopause transition can significantly impact digestion, the gut microbiome, and IBS symptoms.

YOU’LL TAKEAWAY:

✅ What’s actually happening during perimenopause (and why it matters for gut health)

✅ The link between hormones, the gut microbiome, and digestion

✅ Why IBS symptoms may worsen during the menopause transition

✅ Key nutrition, lifestyle factors and supplements to support symptom management

✅ How HRT fits into the picture for symptom management and long-term health

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👤 TODAY’S GUEST: Nicole Dynan RD

Founder and Director of The Gut Health Dietitian, Nicole Dynan is recognised as one of Australia’s leading dietitians in gut and hormone health for women in midlife.

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