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Is The Weight And Stomach Gain Due To The Tablet During Menopause?
I m 44 and is going though the menopause I ve been put on elleste duet and been taking 1mg daily for over 6 months now I feel very bloated and I know I ve gained weight and my belly area is getting very big I look pregnant what can I do about it..im hating the way I look is it the tablets I m on doing this
Wed, 5 Aug 2015
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Bloating can occur as a result of medication but there are other possible causes as well such as: (1)use of gas producing foods- broccoli, cabbage, turnips, beans,carbonated drinks, brussel sprouts
(2)reflux
(3)constipation
(4)lactose or other food intolerance
If any of these is a problem then treatment would help eg reducing gas producing foods or the use of reflux meds.
Reflux meds may help in some persons, no matter the cause, so may want to try and see if they assist you.
I hope this helps
Bloating can occur as a result of medication but there are other possible causes as well such as: (1)use of gas producing foods- broccoli, cabbage, turnips, beans,carbonated drinks, brussel sprouts
(2)reflux
(3)constipation
(4)lactose or other food intolerance
If any of these is a problem then treatment would help eg reducing gas producing foods or the use of reflux meds.
Reflux meds may help in some persons, no matter the cause, so may want to try and see if they assist you.
I hope this helps
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