Perimenopause & IBS: The Gut-Hormone Connection Explained With Nicole Dynan RD

If you’re navigating perimenopause and noticing more bloating, constipation, or IBS symptoms, you’re not imagining it.. Your hormones may be playing a major role. In this episode, we dive into the connection between hormones and gut health, breaking down how changes in estrogen and progesterone during the menopause transition can impact your gut microbiome, digestion, and IBS symptoms! In today’s episode, we cover: ✅ What’s actually happening during perimenopause (and why it matters for gut health) ✅ The link between hormones, the gut microbiome, and digestion ✅ Why IBS symptoms may worsen during the menopause transition ✅ Key nutrition, lifestyle factors and supplements to support symptom management ✅ How HRT fits into the picture for symptom management and long-term health ⏳ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro: Perimenopause, gut health & IBS symptoms 0:35 Why gut issues increase during perimenopause 1:23 Meet the expert: Gut health & hormones in women 2:56 Why IBS is more common in women 6:01 What is perimenopause? (menopause transition explained) 8:10 Hormones and gut health: key connections 9:19 Estrogen and the gut microbiome 11:05 Gut lining, inflammation & immune function 12:30 Gut motility, bloating & constipation explained 14:19 IBS and hormonal imbalances: what we know 16:06 Diet for perimenopause gut health (what actually works) 19:35 Mediterranean diet & menopause benefits 21:15 Lifestyle strategies: walking, strength & metabolism 24:00 Supplements for IBS & gut health (what helps, what doesn’t) 33:46 HRT and menopause symptoms: role & considerations 37:51 Gut microbiome testing: is it worth it? — 👤 GUEST SPOTLIGHT: NICOLE DYNAN RD Founder and Director of The Gut Health Dietitian, Nicole Dynan is recognised as one of Australia’s leading dietitians in gut and hormone health for women in midlife. Having navigated her own gut-health challenges, Nicole is passionate about helping women understand how the gut influences everything from bloating and weight changes to mood, energy and overall wellbeing. ❤️ 📌 Web: https://www.guthealthdietitian.com 📌 Instagram:   / the.guthealthdietitian   — RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: 📌 WATCH NEXT: Creating a Safe Exercise Plan With Pelvic Floor Dysfunction:    • Exercising With Pelvic Floor Issues: How t...   --- CONNECT WITH ME: 🚀 Want personalized support? Apply for 1:1 Coaching (IBS, Gut Health + Performance): 👉 https://gutfitnutrition.com/apply Freebies: https://gutfitnutrition.com/freebies Instagram:   / leighmerotto_rd   #GutHealth #IBS #LowFodmapDiet #Perimenopause #GutHealthDietitian