Any one else have any autoimmune or autoinflammatory disorders along with IBS?  I've been reading that IBS is not an autoimmune disorder, but it is seen more in people with an autoimmune disorder. I have HS , and will be talking with an rheumatologist soon. I want to know if IBS is a symptom of an autoimmune flare ..read more

The Careprost 0.03% Eye Drops (With Brush) is an excellent treatment option for both glaucoma and hypotrichosis. It contains 0.03% bimatoprost ophthalmic solution, which lowers eye pressure. The eye drops are made by Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. It is a member of the prostaglandin analog class. Using a brush to apply careprost lowers the chance of optic nerve damage caused by the effects of glaucoma. It reduces ocular pressure by encouraging a greater volume of aqueous fluid to help drain away. When applied as eye drops, the product works well. Women who want long, thick lashes can use ..read more

Hi everyone! I am working on a new personal research project interviewing women with IBS that want to do something about it. I have IBS myself that started after the birth of my son and have been working for a long time to heal this issue. I believe you’ll find my questions thought provoking and worthwhile. They will give you a chance for self-reflection that most people don’t often get and I wish that I had had years ago. I will not be publishing anything. Everything you share with me is held in confidence. I am not offering any services around this project, I am only curious to learn more. I ..read more

Combined Oral Contraceptives Are Associated With Increased Risks of Developing Irritable Bowel Syndrome Yuhan Fu, DO1, Gengqing Song, MD2 1University of Louisville, Louisville, KY; 2MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH Introduction: Combined oral contraceptives (COCs) are widely prescribed for contraception and its non-contraceptive benefits. Estrogen receptor has been shown to modulate the progression of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). It is unclear whether COCs would contribute to the development of IBS. The aim of the study was to determine w ..read more

Editorial Learning from functional disorders – From a feminist perspective and beyond Constanze Hausteiner-Wiehle a b, Rosa Michaelis c, Anna Philine Senf-Beckenbach d, Prisca R. Bauer e, Maria Kleinstäuber f, Miranda A.L. van Tilburg g h i j Gender bias in medicine is a well-documented issue exemplified by disparities in care and research given to women compared to men [[1], [2], [3]]. One common bias is that women's symptoms are traditionally deemed less severe, and attributed t ..read more

Fertility treatment can be a challenging and emotionally taxing journey for women. Here are some common issues and challenges faced by women undergoing fertility treatments: 1. **Emotional Rollercoaster:** Fertility treatments often come with emotional ups and downs. The anticipation, hope, and disappointments can take a toll on a woman's mental well-being. 2. **Stress and Anxiety:** The stress of fertility treatments can be overwhelming. Many women report feeling anxious about the outcome of each cycle and the uncertainty of the process. 3. **Physical Discomfort:** Fertility medications, moni ..read more

IBS and periods: What's the connection?  Women's Health UK This is why your guts go wild at particular stages of your cycle IBS and periods — that’s one collab you never needed. IBS and menstruation, menstruation and IBS: the real holy bifecta. Ever noticed your gut going wild at particular stages of your monthly cycle? From ‘period poos’ to reflux, it just adds to the countless delights of being a menstruator. It’s estimated a billion people worldwide suffer from gut health issues, such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), but did you know women are disproportionately ..read more

TikTok thinks IBS is a hot girl thing, but is that really the case?  Fashion Journal For forever, women have been conditioned to hide the fact they have fully functioning digestive systems. We’ve left taps running, used showers as decoys, endured insufferable cramps (you know the ones), and in times of deep despair, we’ve feigned emergencies to escape unfavourable bathroom situations. While I have had many toilet stall showdowns with fellow ladies, in which neither party will admit the need to use the very toilet they’re sat on, a woman’s instinct to withhold and deny the contents o ..read more

What Effect Does Menopause Have On My IBS?  Giddy During the menopausal transition, your body will go through a variety of changes as it adjusts to new hormone levels. You may already know the common symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness, mood changes, changes in sex drive and brain fog. However, the lesser-known gastrointestinal menopausal symptoms can affect your quality of life in significant ways. View the full article ..read more

I’ve suffered from IBS-D for over 20 years but the past year has been really bad,no real relief as was usual for me. I am used to flare ups but they usually resolved after a few days-not so lately,it’s ongoing.I’ve had a colonoscopy and nothing unusual showed up,nothing has really helped that usually did and I’m wondering if anybody else is experiencing the same thing,I’ve also noticed that it’s more troublesome when the weather changes.I’m so tired of the bubble gut,excess gas and bloating ..read more