Causes of perimenopause constipation Constipation during the perimenopausal years is mainly driven by the aging body and its naturally slowing digestion. As you enter midlife, your intestinal transit time naturally increases, meaning food takes longer to travel through your system. This slower pace allows the colon to absorb more water from your stool, resulting in […] The post Perimenopause and constipation: Causes and relief appeared first on Hormona .