What are the main causes of bloating in women?

There are lots of reasons why women may be feeling bloated. Some of the reasons are more common and everyday causes include menstruating or hormonal fluxes throughout the month, food intolerances, eating foods that can cause bloating like cabbage, cauliflower or broccoli or drinking fizzy drinks.

Consistent bloating may also be due to illnesses like irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease or other functional gastrointestinal disorders. Bloating for an extended period of time can also be a sign of ovarian cancer, so it’s really important to go and see your GP if it’s something you’re struggling with.

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