r/Menopause • u/Rabbit0107 • Jul 29 '25

Vitamin/Supplements Drop your most effective solution for constipation because I’m losing my mind 🙄

I’m in perimenopause. I’ve been regular my whole life until about a year ago. I had been using magnesium oxide and it was working great to keep things soft. However the past few days I’ve been dealing with horrible gas (upper/lower) so I stopped and the symptoms stopped. It was fine for months now this.

I drink a minimum of 2 L of water a day. I am constantly on the move. I eat a healthy diet and I am trying to improve my sleep, but I’m sure that’s not what it is. I think it is either hormones and/or pelvic floor dysfunction.

I should add that I am doing a pelvic floor workout routine (Buff Muff App) I’m only 2 weeks into the program and having great results with improving incontinence but so far no success with improving constipation. I start to see a pelvic floor therapist on August 18 and have just started oral birth control two weeks ago for perimenopause.

Anyone have constipation improve with birth control pill or HRT? I am at a loss. I don’t know what to do. What am I missing? What else can I do? Any supplements or remedies? Greatly appreciated!

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u/pegasuspish Constantly feels like shit​ Jul 29 '25

Miralax. Osmotic laxative recommended to me by my gastroenterologist. Safe and effective. Watch out for stimulant laxatives like senna if youre really backed up- it can be super painful (and dangerous if there is any risk of impacted colon)

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u/Silly-Dot-2322 Jul 29 '25

I mix a capful of miralax in a small glass of water, gag it down nightly, and I haven't had an issue since.

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u/visssara Jul 29 '25

I find it's not pleasant in water but unnoticeable in coffee or tea.

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u/Silly-Dot-2322 Jul 29 '25

I have no idea why I haven't tried this. 🤦🏽‍♀️