Constipation in women is often brushed aside as “normal”, especially around hormonal changes, pregnancy, perimenopause or busy seasons of life. But constipation in women can be a signal that the body needs deeper support, not just another laxative or more willpower. The NHS describes constipation as pooing less often than usual, having hard or lumpy stools, straining, pain, bloating or feeling as if the bowel has not fully emptied. Common contributors include low fibre intake