Menstrual Bloating: Why It Happens & What Actually Helps

If you feel like your belly swells like a balloon before or during your period—you’re not alone.

Menstrual bloating is one of the most common (and frustrating) symptoms of hormone imbalance. But it’s not just about your hormones—it’s also about your gut.

At Ask Dr Olz, we help women find lasting relief by addressing both digestive function and hormonal harmony—because you can’t fix one without the other.

Let’s break it down.

Why You Feel Bloated Around Your Period

1. Estrogen & Progesterone Swings

In the days leading up to your period, estrogen may spike, triggering water retention, digestive slowdown, and inflammation. If progesterone is too low, it worsens the bloat.

2. Sluggish Digestion

Your gut motility naturally slows during your luteal phase (after ovulation). This can lead to constipation, gas, and a heavy, swollen belly.

3. Impaired Detox Pathways

If your liver or gut isn’t clearing hormones efficiently, estrogen dominance can build up—causing symptoms like bloating, PMS, and mood swings.

4. Imbalanced Gut Bacteria

A compromised microbiome disrupts estrogen clearance (via the estrobolome), and can worsen both bloating and cramps.

Why Colon Ecology Works for Menstrual Bloating

★★★★★

It’s a comprehensive formula containing:

• High-quality soluble and insoluble fibres – to keep your bowels moving and reduce estrogen recirculation
• Digestive enzymes – to reduce food stagnation, gas, and discomfort
• Beneficial probiotics – to rebalance your gut flora and estrobolome
• Herbal concentrates – to soothe bloating and improve regularity

Key Benefits:

• Relieves gas and bloating
• Supports daily elimination
• Enhances hormone detox through the gut
• Helps reset your microbiome for smoother cycles

How to Use Colon Ecology

• Dosage: Take 2 capsules daily on an empty stomach
• Tip: Always drink with a full glass of water for best results
• Safe for long-term use and can be used year-round as part of your gut-hormone support plan

Pair With These Supportive Habits

• Reduce inflammatory foods (like dairy, gluten, and refined sugar) in the week before your period
• Hydrate + move your body to reduce water retention and aid bowel movement
• Add magnesium glycinate for cramps and mood support
• Use DIM or EstroFactors if estrogen dominance is a concern

What Our Clients Say

“Colon Ecology was a game-changer for my period bloat. I used to feel 5kg heavier. Now I feel lighter, clearer, and regular.”
– Tumi, Pretoria

Why Buy From Ask Dr Olz?

• Trusted range of gut and hormone-balancing supplements
• Expert advice on what to take, when
• Free SA shipping on orders over R750
• Fast delivery + after-sale care

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Don’t suffer every cycle. Fix the gut, fix the bloat.