About Women's Health: IBS For Her

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Women's Health From Denise Maher, your About Women's Health Editor Compared to men, women are more likely to be diagnosed with IBS. And we will probably experience different symptoms than guys, too. Let's look at the gender-specific issues in honor of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month. Are Women More Irritable? You are not imagining things. It is common for IBS symptoms to be influenced by your menstrual cycle, according to IBS Guide Barbara Bradley Bolen, PhD. Read more about gender differences and the top ten intriguing findings about IBS Symptoms In Women. IBS & PMS Midlife Hormone Shifts & IBS Search Related Topics:  ibs in women  ibs and pregnancy  ibs and your period IBS & The Pill Many birth control pills come with the warning that vomiting and diarrhea may interfere with absorption of hormonal ingredients, thus limiting effectiveness. Does IBS Affect the Effectiveness of Birth Control Pills? Weight & Birth Control Effectiveness Antidepressants For IBS Search Related Topics:  ibs faqs  ibs and women  ibs and birth control Is Gluten the Problem? A cluster of symptoms that includes constipation, bloating, diarrhea and abdominal pain may be related to IBS. But conditions such as celiac disease or gluten sensitivity could also be to blame. Is it Gluten or Is it IBS? Does Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Explain IBS? Severe Stomach Pain: When To Go To the ER Search Related Topics:  tests for celiac disease  celiac disease diagnosis  celiac disease symptoms Pregnancy, Childbirth & IBS After giving birth vaginally, some women experience unpleasant "leaking" symptoms such as fecal incontinence. Bowel Urgency & Rectal Incontinence After Childbirth Does Pregnancy Affect IBS? Gas & Bloating Treatments Search Related Topics:  bowel urgency  fecal incontinence  bathroom accidents Related Searches Womens Health Clinic Womens OB Gyn Womens Healthcare Womens Care Center Care Clinic Featured Articles What To Eat To Ease Constipation 10 Myths About The Pill Get Rid of Gas & Bloating (Video) What Your Period Can Do To Your IBS 78 Readers Weigh In On IBS & Montly Periods Natural Remedies for PMS   More from About.com 10 Easy Ways to Look Thinner Don't wait until you've lost those first pounds to make these simple, slimming changes. Read more...> Create a Shared Photo Stream Sharing your photo stream with friends and family is a great way to keep in touch. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2012 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement