That said, there does appear to be some slowing down and change in bowel habits around menopause, says Dr. Sheth. “The same thing can happen during pregnancy, and in perimenopause it’s also very common for women to go less frequently. I don’t know if we fully understand the reason for this, but it does appear to have something to do with hormones.”
He adds that other factors which may lead to constipation include childbirth or having undergone a hysterectomy or C-section, all of which can affect the pelvic muscles.
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