I realise that menopause can cause umpteen symptoms and for some women, constipation/change in bowel habits is one. However, my change in habits has come on quite suddenly and it coincides with missing a period for two months.
This is the first time I have properly missed a period - they've been late/early a few times over the last couple of years, but never actually missed one.
I'm 55.
I've tried many things over the past couple of weeks, none has helped. I'm taking vitamin C like it's going out of fashion and normally, this would have me 'going' quite swiftly, but there's absolutely NO effect. Same with Senna. Tried Dulcolax and whilst I did 'go', it was barely worth the effort!
At first I felt uncomfortable, as you'd expect with constipation, but now I feel ok, just not going to the toilet. No urge. Ordinarily, I go every day without fail, and there are never any issues in that department. I can't quite believe that it's ok to suddenly change like this
I have obviously made an appointment with a doctor just to be on the safe side, but am curious to hear from other women about their experiences on this issue.