Okay, so does anyone notice the second they ovulate their stomach bloats? I'm 45 and have always had those pesky PMS symptoms, but now I notice immediately my stomach bloats out 2 weeks before I start my period. I don't know if this is "normal" or if anyone else has this really annoying symptom!

I have been experiencing other symptoms over the last couple years but didn't relate them to "perimenopause." Thinning hair, fatigue (I have hypothyroidism, but my tests are in the normal range with meds) irritability, anxiety, heavy periods, occational hot flashes at night and most recently I noticed I have "verbal slips!" I was convinced I had a brain tumor (also a hypochondriac!) until I read "verbal slips" are common during perimenopause. I'm so glad I found this website! There are so many informative threads, its really helped.

Hi Not:

I do have bloating sometimes during the month but never thought to associate with ovulation. So I really cannot answer you question but I know someone here will know.

Hugs,
Jeaninne

Been having a lot of bloating too> starting to worry about it.
I will have it all month so not just after ovulation but it goes away right after a period then bam I blow up again!