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).
malingers; malingered; malingering. Learner's definition of MALINGER. [no object] : to pretend to be sick or injured in order to avoid doing work. His boss suspected him of malingering because of his frequent absences from work.