Do you wake up with a relatively flat stomach, only to feel tight, swollen, and uncomfortable by the evening? If you're in your 40s or 50s, you're definitely not alone, as daily bloating is one of the most common complaints during perimenopause and menopause. And despite what many women are told, it’s rarely just about weight gain. So what’s actually happening? In midlife, hormone changes, particularly fluctuations in oestrogen and progesterone, can slow down digestion. Proge