The specific cause of bloating during menopause is usually the fluctuation of hormones in the body. Estrogen in particular has a direct impact on the bodyâs water retention levels and as a result when the estrogen levels in the body become unbalanced, water retention increases.
maÂ·larÂ·key. n. Slang. Exaggerated or foolish talk, usually intended to deceive: snookered by a lot of malarkey (New Republic).
Malingering is pretending to be sick when you arenât or pretending to be sicker than you are, particularly when you have something to gain. Malingering is the purposeful production of falsely or grossly exaggerated physical or psychological complaints with the goal of receiving a reward. These may include money, insurance settlement, drugs or the avoidance of punishment, work, jury duty, release from incarceration, the military, or some other kind of service.