Bloated? 4 real reasons why women experience chronic bloating, and how to spot hidden triggers

​Chronic bloating plagues many women, turning what should be simple meals into uncomfortable afternoons. Yet, many think bloating occurs on or during the menstrual cycle, but in reality, it is more than that. Up to 75% experience it regularly, usually blaming diet or stress as the cause. Though gas from beans or constipation is a great contributor, surprising triggers hide in hormones, gut bacteria, and other hidden conditions. Cleveland Clinic links three in four cases to pre-period fluid