My stomach is very bloated and I've not had a period for over a month. It feels as though I am pregnant, however, my pregnancy test came back negative.

Bloating is very common during the menopause, and can be caused by several factors.

Lowering levels of oestrogen can affect the digestion itself, causing bloating. Also, lowering oestrogen can have an effect on carb metabolism making it more difficult to digest carbohydrates and this can often lead to bloating.

I would suggest Molkosan Vitality as this is traditionally used for bloating.

Try to avoid white bread, pasta, cakes, biscuits, and also white rice - you may notice a difference very quickly doing this!

However, it is also important to check with your doctor if the bloating has been going on for more than a couple of weeks.

Eileen Durward