[1]#1 So if you notice a balloon-like belly after you’ve been trying to conceive, it's possible that your less-than-taut tummy could be an early sign of pregnancy. Is bloating a common early ...

Some women also experience bloating around the time of their period. However, in other instances, it could be a sign of something far more serious - and potentially even life-threatening.

The charity is concerned about the "alarmingly low rate of awareness" of bloating as a symptom of cancer. Previous research by the charity has shown that only one in five women could name it as a ...