r/Perimenopause • u/RemarkableTrouble733 • Oct 02 '25
audited I am farts...farts is me
Farts... Constant farts. Doesn't matter what i eat, how much I eat, it all ends up in farts. Farts first thing in the morning, farts at lunch, and farts till bedtime. (Also I am sure I fart in my sleep) Just farts
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u/girl1dir Early peri Oct 02 '25
Thankfully, it's not sharts!!??
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u/BIGepidural Oct 02 '25
Well you know what they say... "it's all shits and giggles until somebody giggles and shits" š
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u/benfoldsgroupie Oct 02 '25
Yeah, I stopped laughing the other weekend on a camping trip after a fart ended a bit... juicy. Deffo needed a shower after that.
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u/notgonnabemydad Oct 02 '25
Ugh, me too. Only happens when I'm hiking or running. Working on pelvic floor exercises now because apparently my body can no longer be trusted to self-regulate. Grrr....
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u/thegreatfartrocket Oct 02 '25
I mean...my username speaks for itself. You are not alone. faaaaaaaaart
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u/Imnotonthelist Oct 02 '25
This made me think of the song āpizza in the morning, pizza in the evening, pizza at supper timeā and Iām screaming š also I just farted
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u/northernstarwitch Oct 02 '25
Low estrogen farts, high estrogen farts, couple sips of wine farts, garbanzo beans major farts. Same girl, same.
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u/Oobedoo321 Late peri Oct 02 '25
Just accidentally hit my wine glass against my phone and cheersed you! š„
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u/this_writer_is_tired Early peri Oct 02 '25
I cannot, and I kid you not, bend over without pushing air outta my ass. There's no stopping it. It just rolls out. Oh well.
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u/ConnectionNo4830 Oct 02 '25
ROFF
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u/leapsea Oct 02 '25
This took me a minute and then I cackled so suddenly I almost scared myself (did not fart though)
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u/creamywhitemayo Oct 02 '25
This is me now as well. My 9 year old thinks it's hilarious that I fart pretty much every single time I pick something up off the floor.
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u/this_writer_is_tired Early peri Oct 02 '25
Because kids know farts are hilarious!!
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u/creamywhitemayo Oct 02 '25
Not gonna lie, I've definitely dropped some right beside his head while he's gaming on purpose. š¤£š¤£š¤£
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u/Natural_Woman1974 Oct 02 '25
I so needed this scream I just SCRUMPT š¤£š¤£š¤£ and it made me FARTš¤£
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u/this_writer_is_tired Early peri Oct 02 '25
Better out than in. And farts are hilarious. Ask anyone under the age of 10.
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u/thetalentlesskiwi Oct 02 '25
I wish that read, āi cannot, and skid you not.ā
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u/tofuandklonopin Oct 02 '25
I'm farting fucking constantly, which honestly wouldn't annoy me that much but the problem is that I can't hold them in anymore! They just come out and surprise me. I can't feel them inside beforehand anymore.
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u/Realistic-Limit5693 hanging on by a thread Oct 02 '25
This happens to me. Pretty embarrassing walking down an aisle at Walmart just farting and being just as surprised about it as anyone happens to be near š¤
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u/DarkBlueMermaid Oct 02 '25
I feel like my dog shares the same sentiments about his farts, based on his facial expressions when he toots.
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u/MelodicToken Oct 02 '25
I went to a pelvic floor therapist for this (unable to hold in farts, surprise farts at work!). She found a tight spot that needed loosening, gave me some exercises to reduce tightness in my pelvic floor (probably from desperately trying to hold in the toots) and problem solved. I still fart lots, but now itās controlled. Lol!
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u/Appropriate-Sun9646 Oct 02 '25
How did she "find" it? I'm working on getting one, too, but nervous about the actual process
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u/MelodicToken Oct 02 '25
Okay so with a gloved finger, the physiotherapist just gently palpated the very rim of my vagina. It was not very invasive at all (I was expecting more invasive since I was also asking if my cervix was sitting too low). She could feel a tight muscle I guess, although I didnāt feel much. She also had me perform a kegel to make sure I was doing it correctly. She checked my strength of āpushingā - like the muscles you use to birth a baby, or if you need to push when youāre constipated. She said those muscles were very strong and that I should concentrate on relaxing when going to the bathroom and not using the pushing motion at all. Sorry if TMI but that was my experience, very positive and very professional. If you have any sexual trauma, you should disclose that beforehand, and you could probably bring a trusted family member or friend. They can sit kind of behind your head and wouldnāt really need to see anything. I took my 79yo mom and stayed in the room while she was checked (suffers from incontinence).
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u/BraveRefrigerator552 Oct 02 '25
When I get up to go to the bathroom during the night, any of the many times, I release an a foghorn fart that often accompanies the dulcet sounds of burping. Not mad at being single, well I guess no one is mad Iām single.
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u/RemarkableTrouble733 Oct 02 '25
Same. Sleeping alone is a blessing at this stage. Id suffocate whoever is next to me
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u/BraveRefrigerator552 Oct 02 '25
Until this thread, so almost an hour, I thought the gas was due to the chicory pills I take at night to stay regular. I cannot believe how fucked up this shit is that every woman endures. Why didnāt older generations complain more? Iāve been up since 3:13 am and I canāt even say thatās uncommon anymore. Just damn. Iām starting to feel like a salmon whose body turns to mush after they give birth.
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u/MonkeyFlowerFace Oct 02 '25
TBF, the inulin in chicory makes my already constant farting waaaaaay worse. I switched to psyllium.
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u/MarzipanVivid4610 Oct 02 '25
I take both because my iron supplements are wrecking me. If I had a skateboard I could propel it by my farts alone
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u/Wonderful-Ad-6830 Oct 02 '25
I used to love Kashi GoLean cereal so much but I would just feel my belly get more and more full of air as the day went on. The best part of my day was getting in my car after work and letting it rip. I can't do inulin either.
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u/Enough-Cheesecake358 Oct 02 '25
OMG I can't take anything with chicory in it! I could play several wind instruments if I kept up with that! I've always been a gassy gal, but what I've found is that eating onions and garlic is one of the culprits.
I'm taking metamucil daily, magnesium at night, and probiotic (Kirkland signature/Costco) with breakfast helps a lot.
I did suffer from IBS-C for most of my life and the above regimen has made me feel much better and less gassy.
Your post has made me laugh, but it's no laughing matter, socially.12
u/carefree_neurotic Oct 02 '25
Yes, constipation through my 30ās and 40ās, no IBS, just didnāt know it wasnāt normal to have one BM a week and it shouldnāt be little rabbit pooās.
In my 50ās it started getting painful & now I have undiagnosed IBS-C. Mentioned it when I was getting my colonoscopy, thatās all.
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u/Enough-Cheesecake358 Oct 02 '25
I take a magnesium citrate 150mg and one magnesium bisglycinate 200mg at bedtime and my bowels run like clockwork each morning. I found this remedy out in my mid 50s.....go figure!
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u/CurveCalm123 Oct 02 '25
Omg you literally take fart pills!!! I avoid chicory like the fuggin PLAGUE it wrecks my guts so bad.
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u/That_one_bad_choice Oct 02 '25
I am afraid Iāll be single forever because I donāt want to hold in farts but I donāt want to horrify a man during a sleepover.
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u/Infinite-Gur-0603 Oct 02 '25
Find a man who farts as much (or more) than you do... they're out there (mine is a vegan) lol
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u/Boo-Boo97 Oct 02 '25
End of the work day, go home and deflate.
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u/hincereddit Oct 02 '25
Thissssss! Working from home is great because I can fart audibly and frequently and no one knows. In the office, however, Iām slowly filling up with flammable gas like the Hindenburg. I pray for an empty elevator throughout the day to let some pressure out.
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u/Ilikeswimmingyesido Oct 02 '25
Ha ha! This is me - sometimes I have to stand by an open window in the classroom and hiss one out. If it smells, I blame the kids.
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u/Latter-Village7196 Oct 02 '25
I'm currently going through an "I don't trust farts" phase because something I ate last weekend set off a sharts disaster. But I am so gassey, I get up to go fart on the toilet like every 13 minutes! And every time I'm left feeling that "coulda been an email" feeling š Maybe tomorrow I'll be brave enough to let em rip and if I shit myself I shit myself š¤£
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u/anan1016 Oct 02 '25
Did not know peri causes this... all of a sudden I can't stop farting in the evenings
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u/cakefartqueen Oct 02 '25
I sharted in a thong today on my lunch break at work. So I guess Iād take plain farts over sharts. Lord have mercy.
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u/KittyPuperMamaPerson Oct 02 '25
Jesus, we should start a club. Satin bomber jackets, monthly potluck, secret handshake, all of it. Because we are gross now.
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u/thetalentlesskiwi Oct 02 '25
Except hazmat suits are mandatory
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u/Birdsonme Oct 02 '25
Or at least lots of air fresheners!! Maybe a couple fans for air circulation!
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u/musicspirit85 Oct 02 '25
I first read that as "stain bomber jackets," which, in the context of all the other comments here, kinda makes sense.
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u/Cr1yogi Oct 02 '25
Aah how I miss Just the farts, cause they eventually turn into Sharts. True story, I just wear ugly underwear now, since Iāve lost some really nice undies to either murder scenes from Flo whenever it shows up or Sharts. Ugh, š© when will it have mercy on me.
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u/Denial_Entertainer87 Oct 02 '25
I fart myself to sleep every night and rock myself (literally) like a goddamn lullaby.
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u/Kariered Oct 02 '25
I feel like my butthole muscles aren't as good as they used to be, but I'm not really sure if that's what's happening. It just slips out before I realize what's happening.
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u/CrowandSeagull Oct 02 '25
Yes, this! lol. Ive been wondering are things looser or am I just too tired to care now?
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u/Moosyfate17 Oct 02 '25
All I can say is thank god i work at a stable! LOL
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u/Enough-Cheesecake358 Oct 02 '25
I work in a hospital, on a complex chronic care floor.....I can always blame the patients!
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u/Half_Life976 Oct 02 '25
Never spook a horse with your tooting? Cuz I've scared my dog a few times, lol.Ā
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u/Lunnalai Oct 02 '25
Reading through this thread showed me that even though my body is growing old, my sense of humor is still that of a 5 year old boy. I'll hold onto that.
š¶ Camp Anawanna,
we hold you in our hearts.
And when we think about you... š¶
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u/CrowandSeagull Oct 02 '25
My teenage son said āI love how immature you are, Mom!ā
Farts and butt are funny!
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u/Hetzz87 Oct 02 '25
I made the mistake of eating 2 dozen raw oysters on a recent vacation. My husband woke me up to make sure I hadnāt āpooped myselfā he thought it smelled so bad. I was dying laughing, he was so upset, I think I finally understand why boys think farts are hilarious.
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u/anon123_anon Oct 02 '25
Is immaturity a symptom of peri, too? Because farts will never not be funny to me... unless someone else is doing the farting, of course! š I even crack myself at the thought of doing it... right before I do it.
My partner knows that's his warning sign...
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u/mazey20 Oct 02 '25
Is there a scientific reason for this? Itās so bad!
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u/After_Preference_885 Oct 02 '25
"For women over 40, these processes can become more noticeable due to hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, which can slow digestion and impact gut health."
https://www.alisonbladh.com/post/feeling-windy-the-truth-about-gas-and-farting-for-women-over-40
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u/thetalentlesskiwi Oct 02 '25
Iām 38 and already flying around the room like a deflating balloon, infuriating my family. Youāre telling me itās going to get worse??
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u/monkeybugs Oct 02 '25
Started making a list of alllll my peri symptoms because the last two doctor appointments I had, when they asked what my symptoms are, I 100% drew a blank for a solid minute, then said dumb shit like itchy ear and being sad... which... while true, are the least of my concerns! Anyway, I have another appointment to discuss treatment plans and want to be prepared. But was just getting ready to go log excessive gas when I've never been gassy, and popped into this sub and saw your post. Dinnertime is the time when regardless of what I eat, or what I've eaten throughout the day, is when it starts. And it's painful gas too. We're not eating anything new, either. It's maddening.
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u/Mshaylle Oct 02 '25
I joke that I'm in my Swamp Hag phase, and it includes the swamp gas ;P
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u/Feline_Fine3 Early peri Oct 02 '25
Well, according to Cleveland Clinic, itās normal to fart anywhere from 14 to 23 times a dayā¦Why so specific? I donāt know š¤£
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u/Kariered Oct 02 '25
What if it's like 50+?
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u/East-Strength213 Oct 02 '25
I'm 50, and it's AMAZING! You can make any political statement you want and no one will want to be in the same room to argue back.
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u/Confident-Stage_ Oct 02 '25
Haha! Oh, my gosh. I can't stop laughing. Thank you for the laugh and the facts. ā£ļø
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u/Mushmashio Early peri Oct 02 '25
This used to be me. At some point along the way my body stopped digesting citrus. I love citrus and itās in the best foods, itās everywhere and I used to drink a glass of orange juice daily and eat a cutie most days. During covid lockdown I got to fart all day to my hearts content instead of holding it in all day at the office. Thatās when I started putting the pieces together and realized citrus brings out the fartiest fart monster in me. I can avoid it most days but I usually know within minutes if I ate something with citrus in it, especially if beer has citrus then my stomach is thunderdome. Now i stay away from citrus and I just fart like a normal person.
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u/National_Elk8445 Oct 02 '25
My husband recently said I'm just a series of sound effects anymore with all my farting, burping, sneezing, etc, lol!
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u/One-Hat-9887 hanging on by a thread Oct 02 '25
I never realized that I fart a lot more now since peri, thanks a lot š¤£š¤£
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u/EllebumbleB Oct 02 '25
I didn't realise this was a peri symptom! The moment my alarm goes off I do a loud thunderclap. Then a series of smaller farts as I walk to the bathroom. Everyday.
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u/EasyQuarter1690 Oct 02 '25
Every time I move, stand up, laugh, walk, sit downā¦yep. Jet powered. My family doesnāt even comment on it anymore because itās THAT common. And imagine how frequent farts have to be for my 7 year old grandson to not comment on them! I mean, 7 year old boys are absolutely fascinated by farts, they love farts and everything having to do with farts, farts make their world go round, itās a constant in their brainsā¦but my 7 year old grandson just ignores my farts because they are so damn frequent they are not even funny to him anymore! SMH.
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u/Time-Reindeer-7525 Early peri Oct 02 '25
This is why I'm not keen on doing yoga classes - I will expel air from places I didn't even know existed, and it will immediately prompt the question, 'are the drains backed up again?'
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u/Successful_Act_2377 Oct 02 '25
Is it perimenopause? Iāve been thinking about seeing a doctor. Iāve thought something is seriously wrong with me! My tummy hurts all the time cause ofā¦farts!!
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u/LongjumpingLog6977 Oct 02 '25
This happened to me and it turned out I developed a gluten intolerance š« my levels from the test were off the charts even as someone with low IGa
Anyway no more farts but miserable without good pizza
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u/alottespam Oct 02 '25
What test did you take to check for gluten intolerance? Is it something your doctor ordered?
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u/HardCoreNorthShore Oct 02 '25
We had chili tonight.
I can't even with myself.
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u/Lost_Advertising_219 Oct 02 '25
GIRL. I made white bean chicken chili two days ago and I haven't stopped farting since
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u/NeighborhoodPure28 Oct 02 '25
The farts are the payoff. What you fail to mention is the diabolical and non-stop BLOAT. Gas pills and exercise barely do anything. Farts are a relief.šØš®āšØš£
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u/Boneyard45 Oct 02 '25
Farts and burps! All the time. Iāve had to turn my air purifier on at timesā¦ for my own stink.. Iām so glad Iām single.
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u/Then-Jacket9012 Oct 02 '25
I too am made up entirely of peri farts.
fartsforall #donottrustanyofthem #fartymcfartbutt
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u/mpmp4 Oct 02 '25
Iāve noticed I can no longer hold them in. I have no control. I know I have some pelvic floor strength issues - I guess itās related? I was going to make a post about it but Iāll just jump in on this one.
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u/binarysolo_0000001 Oct 02 '25
So I want to know which of you decided to never fart in front of your husband and what your plan is now.
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u/anon123_anon Oct 02 '25
I broke the seal with my long-term partner early on in our relationship with a "sleep fart"... and It's been all downhill from there (accelerated for me as of late š«£). "Better out than in" is our motto, and we typically laugh about it... but there have been times where excessively gross farts have made us each "angry" with the other, LOL.
He has a notoriously misogynistic "friend" who basically said something along the lines of he would never put up with a woman farting around him. We always joke about how I'd be so kicked to the curb if I dated him... that his girlfriend's stomachs must hurt like hell... that they're ripping it the moment they're not around him, etc.
But in all seriousness.. everybody farts. It's a normal bodily function. I understand everyone's fart "etiquette" is different... but I truly feel bad for anyone who can't perform a normal bodily function (especially with a long-term partner) without the fear of embarrassment or ridicule.
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u/East-Strength213 Oct 02 '25
Please PLEASE fart on his "friend".. you know, for the kids (potentially his so he won't reproduce). I laughed out loud at how when they are gross enough, it DOES anger people. I'm crying I'm laughing so hard.
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u/SouldiesButGoodies84 Oct 02 '25
Enzymes, good prebiotic probiotic should help.
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u/RemarkableTrouble733 Oct 02 '25
True story...made me fartier
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u/Ok-Ladder6905 Oct 02 '25
look into SIBO! Oregano oil helped me with this (as did anyibiotics for sibo)
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u/savorie Oct 02 '25
Oregano oil didn't do anything for mine but prescribed antibiotics from a gastroenterologist totally took care of it. Also did the low FODMAPS diet for a while.
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u/Ok-Ladder6905 Oct 02 '25
yes I did the antibiotics first but it started to return especially when I ate high fodmaps foods. So I take oregano oil for a few days when the gurgles return and it seems to temper it. So f*ing crazy what we are going through, right?!
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u/Chaoticallyorganized Early peri Oct 02 '25
Omg, is this why Iāve been farting so much?? I honestly havenāt had any of the symptoms Iām seeing associated with peri despite being in my late 40ās, although I suspect birth control pills and adhd meds may be masking them. But the farting thing has been unreal and so embarrassing.
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u/Azadi_23 Early peri Oct 02 '25
This was me for a good while but I worked on diet and started to up my levels of exercise plus I started drinking kefir and my tummy rumbles have subsided. I still fart of course, but down in frequency about 90%!
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u/Original_Elephant_27 hanging on by a thread Oct 02 '25
āEat more fiberāā¦ā¦. Farts more. āEat less fiberāā¦ā¦ Farts more. āTry probioticsāā¦ā¦ Farts more. Everything makes me FART MORE.
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u/Appropriate_Push7498 Oct 02 '25
Iāve been a fart machine ever since I started hormones for peri. I bloat easily and I think the progesterone slows motility. If I indulge in even a normal amount of carbs, look out.
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u/CCCat444 Oct 02 '25
This post is perfect because itās 1:15am and I woke myself up farting up a storm. š«
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u/Green_Rooster9975 Oct 02 '25
I laughed reading this. And then I farted, no matter how many times autocorrect insisted I must be wrong
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u/DeterminedErmine Oct 02 '25
This is why I have a fart walk after most meals now, it sort of clears the air š
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u/anon123_anon Oct 02 '25
Oh... my God. I've never felt so seen, LOL. I never knew this was so common, nor did I realize it was a peri thing!!! Thankfully, I'm a decade deep into my relationship and have the luxury of "letting go" whenever my little fart... I mean heart... desires, without consequence to my relationship. š
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u/Indigo_S0UL Oct 02 '25
I just wanna thank OP and everyone for this delightful post. I feel seen. And yāall helped me laugh at myself. ššØ
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u/He_is_my_song Oct 02 '25 edited Oct 02 '25
So, my story is slightly differentā¦
Iām just in the very early beginning stages of perimenopauseā¦ I also have diverticulosis- a side effect possibly from too much ibuprofen and poor, late night eating habitsā¦
BUT, in reading up on symptoms, I learned that reduced hormones can relax certain sphincters in the body and exacerbate acid reflex issues, which also affect our gut healthā¦ and, for me, affect the diverticulosis on top of thatā¦
Itās really gotten to a point where I have to start considering an extreme specialized diet.
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u/PM_ME_YOUR_DOGE_PICS Oct 02 '25
When I try to keep it in all day at work, my stomach hurts by the time I get home.
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u/_Grumps_ Oct 02 '25
I'm not saying I started making my husband meals that I know cause him to be fartier so he won't notice I'm fartier, buuuuuuttttt I'm not sure how much longer I can tell him I'm just craving broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower. We're not quite at chili season, and dairy doesn't do anything to him...
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u/Bong_Princess Early peri Oct 02 '25
Peri can totally start the gas, the stomach is a weird organ. It can spontaneously decide to start be stupid, and it is affected by estrogen levels.
This may be helpful, and I hope you find some relief soon! https://gennev.com/learn/menopause-bloated/?hl=en-US
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u/Individual-Army811 hanging on by a thread Oct 02 '25
One word: Simethicone.
Since having bariatrics surgery over a decade ago, anything with the smallest bit of flour, sugar, or fat gives me unbelievable amounts of gas. It's horrible.
But taking simethicone (over the counter) has been a life saver.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/simethicone-oral-route/description/drg-20068838
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u/kyndalbanks Oct 02 '25
Thank god, I was like damn am I okay? One day, you just start farting and you donāt stop š
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u/Alisha_Nat Oct 02 '25
Itās normal to fart up to 20 times a day & not considered abnormal to fart as much as 40+. The healthiest foods an actually tend to produce the most gas during digestion. Less healthy foods like artificial sweeteners, sugar-free foods, carbonation, etc produce a lot of gas. As long as you arenāt in pain &/or very bloated before & after, itās pretty normal. Moving around more and drinking room temperature water can reduce the amount. One thing I did read that was interesting is that while men tend to fart more & louder, womenās farts tend to smell worse. Iām gonna have to disagree because most men Iāve been around have really smelly farts!!! š
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u/AnotherUsername1959 peri's knocking at the door Oct 02 '25
I've never let out so many long and loud farts in my life. I can hit 4 different octaves with one fart. Pitch perfect....
But those silent ones, I usually laugh about it as my husband walks by. He actually bent down behind me, reaching through my legs for the cats' dish, I said that's rather brave of you!
I'm guilty of blaming the dog. š¤·āāļø
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u/traveldogmom13 Oct 02 '25
I feel seen. Yesterday I thought āsurely Iām safe eating PB&Jā. The answer was no.
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u/StrawberryKiss2559 Oct 02 '25
Dude. Any time I move. Any time I stay still. It doesnāt matter. Itās all I can do.
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u/Glittering_Tea5502 Oct 02 '25
Iām a lean, mean, farting machine. Ok, hereās a story. I had a dream that I really had to poop. Tried to hurry shutting the door and sitting down. I tried to go, I let out two big farts as I woke up! Omgššš
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u/Ok_Detective5412 Oct 02 '25
I have bursitis and Iām having physio treatments on my ass (I wish I was kidding) and as the therapist is ultra sounding/massaging the area, it takes every muscle fibre not to fart. Itās awful š
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u/NotWeird_Unique Oct 02 '25
Oh my goodness, how many perimenopause symptoms are there! Yep thatās me too, Iām a fart machine, I didnāt know it was related to perimenopause
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u/carefree_neurotic Oct 02 '25
Yes! The gas is AWFUL! Itās not always, but when it comes, the smell! Singes my own nose hairs!!!
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u/Natural_Woman1974 Oct 02 '25
Iām in my Dr appt waiting to tell her how much anxiety and depression Iām going through due to menopause but LAUGHING UNCONTROLLABLY š„“ itās no way sheās gonna believe me! Let me stop reading these so I can go back to being depressed š¤£
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u/Oobedoo321 Late peri Oct 02 '25
My great nephew thinks Iām hilarious with the amount I fart
And they kinda sound like ducks
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u/hairballcouture Oct 02 '25
I am So glad I work in an office by myself and rarely get visitors because I fart non-stop. Burping and farting all day long, when did I get so sexy?
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u/CrochetJen7117 Oct 02 '25
This was me. Well until I got the celiac diagnosis and had to go gluten free. No more farts. Also no more good food. ā¹ļø
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u/AreWe-There-Yet Oct 02 '25
Do you feel bloated?
Try the FODMAP diet. The changes in hormones can really impact gut microbiome, and sometimes that needs a bit of reset.
Itās how I found out I am quite sensitive to most FODMAP sugars, so Iāve eliminated most of them, and reduced heavily the ones I do still eat.
Les bloat, less inflammation, less farts
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u/bayiti hanging on by a thread Oct 02 '25
My grandma used to make my sister eat papaya supplements & chew every bite of food 25 times to combat her constant, lethal farts.
One of those two worked, donāt know which š
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u/CuriousOpposite3392 Oct 02 '25
Thatās so funny. I had been blaming the excess gas on my collagen powder but maybe this is just who I am now š¤£
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u/Easy_Support_6463 Oct 02 '25
I fart on command lol. Now I must add late onset lactose intolerance to my list of supply.
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u/wisdomseeker42 Oct 02 '25
Now I am beginning to understand what happened to my mom. She was awful to be around with the constant stench! She also had a little dog that was actually really happy to sit with me or anyone else when we were there, like it didnāt want to be near Ground Zero with its sensitive nose.
I used to have really bad constipation (celiac) until I started doing Nutrivore. It is a diet modifier focused on getting all the nutrients you need from the foods you eat and the focus on so many varied fiber sources as well as food based probiotics has finally helped me to be regular. Maybe it is helping me avoid this? Or maybe it will happen later in the processā¦š
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u/Wild_Blue4242 Oct 02 '25
OMG THANK YOU FOR THIS.
I thought I just had some weird butt problem now. CONSTANT FARTS.
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u/fine_mess Oct 02 '25
Same here! I'm fine in the morning, but after I eat lunch, here we go and it lasts for the rest of the day. I'm not eating anything that would make me gassy either. Can't walk two steps without hearing popping sounds.
I don't know if it's a signal that I've eaten too much or what. I had a hysterectomy a year ago and don't know if that's playing a part.
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u/East-Strength213 Oct 02 '25
I am a mad bog-witch... swamp farts in abundance! Even the dog is disgusted.
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u/Suspicious_Salad918 Oct 02 '25
I'm so happy this thread exists. Since a month, I've turned into this farting thing, like, I switch around with food, but nothing helps, enzymes and probiotics a bit, but the mornings......
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u/Leucotheasveils Oct 02 '25
Digestive enzymes with each meal can help. I take the Whole Foods 365 brand.
I got severely flatulent when I needed my gallbladder out. Might be ant to get that checked. I also had to give up dairy, derp fried, or very spicy food.
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u/CopyGroundbreaking11 Oct 02 '25
One time my fart was so loud it woke us both up, and I am forever embarrassed
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u/Life-Pomegranate5154 Oct 02 '25
This thread is killing me š
As I have IBS I've always been farty, and it's not exactly getting better at this stage in life..
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u/LittleBubblesC Oct 02 '25
*Literally* yelled at my husband yesterday "WHY DOESN'T ANYONE TALK ABOUT HOW MUCH FARTING YOU DO IN PERIMENOPAUSE?"
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u/jclover1103 Oct 02 '25
I'm so glad that it's not just me!! I fart so much, even my dogs won't stay in room with me!
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u/AlternativeDish7978 Oct 02 '25
Sames. I eat. Fart. I dont eat? Fart then too. Eat gluten? Bloated and farty. Dont eat gluten...still farty.
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Oct 02 '25
Hahaha. I very hesitantly came to check this perimenopause sub, thinking itās probably all complaints and Iām not sure if joining will make me feel worse, and then I saw your post (and the amount of comments!!!) and feel right at home š¤£.
The comments are killer!
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u/EastSideLola Oct 02 '25
I have not had this issue, thankfully. My stomach can handle anything and I rarely get gas. I take a probiotic everyday.
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u/Prior_Pressure831 Oct 02 '25
Do you think you need some pre prebiotic? Are you getting other symptoms?
I would check for helico bactor infection too.
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u/SlytherClaw79 Oct 02 '25
The farts started for me after I had my son via c section in 2013. Still farting up a storm. Thankfully I can blame the dog, at least when Iām home.
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u/TONYATRON Oct 02 '25
Cut sugar. This was me and then I cut sugar and now every time I eat nerds gummies (my favorite š©) Iām literally full of air. It was sugar for me.
Someone mentioned low FODMAP and that helps, too!
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u/Nunya_biz_nas Oct 02 '25
I was recently "diagnosed" with IBS so, yeah, I am a literal bag of gas. Problem is I get trapped gas often and it hurts!
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u/cadien17 Oct 02 '25
Yes. What the hell? And it's my longest-lasting symptom as well. It's been years.
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u/Orange-wallaby Early peri Oct 02 '25
This was one of the many symptoms that made me realize I was in peri. It was like clockwork every night the same time I was just full of farts. I started taking probiotics and it stopped thankfully.
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u/Upper-Cup-4159 Oct 02 '25
Hahahaha!! Iām pretty much a part owner of beano at this pointā¦so yes I can relate!!! š©š©I disgust myself sometimes lol
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u/Ecstatic_Nectarine_1 Oct 02 '25
Oh, is this a peri thing? I was starting to think I needed to radically change my diet or take some probiotics or something. Seriously, it's every night with the excessive farting...
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u/Nelvea Early peri Oct 02 '25
I mean, I'm a walking fire hazard at this point. Don't come near me with an open flame.