Ep.22/ Bloating, fullness and digestive issues during period recovery explained
Are bloating, constipation, or unpredictable digestion making your HA recovery feel frustrating? You are not alone and your gut is not broken! In this episode, I break down why digestive issues happen during hypothalamic amenorrhea recovery, why they often existed before recovery, and why cutting out foods like dairy or gluten is not usually the answer.
I share my personal story of years of digestive discomfort, running every GI test imaginable, and finally realising the real culprit was under-eating. You will learn why symptoms can feel worse before they get better, what’s happening in your body and gut during recovery, and how digestion improves once your hormones and energy balance are restored.
This episode is for anyone struggling with bloating, fullness, or food anxiety while trying to recover their period. I give science-backed explanations, practical takeaways, and reassurance that full digestive comfort is possible - and it’s waiting on the other side of recovery.
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