Friday, April 19, 2013

About Women's Health: IBS For Her

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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.
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?
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?

Pregnancy, Childbirth & IBS
After giving birth vaginally, some women experience unpleasant "leaking" symptoms such as fecal incontinence. Bowel Urgency & Rectal Incontinence After Childbirth
Search Related Topics:  bowel urgency  fecal incontinence  bathroom accidents

 


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