Women's Health Issues

Hi everyone, i’mHelena. I’ve been living with IBS mixed type for 20 years. Started after gallbladder removal. First constipation then mixed D and C. But during premenopausal period when estrogen got lower, all symptoms became mild and i got so happy. Last year suddenly my estrogen’s started getting higher… and my troubles have started again even worse. I had hemorrhoids before but it didn’t bother so much. But now when estrogen grows i feel it by my …. (You know🤦‍♀️) . Plus it gets thrombosed , so once a year or 2 i have to get them removed by surgery. One doc advice Daflone, but my intestines are so gentle so i’m scared even to try. Maybe someone here had such trouble d…

Hi everyone, I'm Daranie, and I've been diagnosed with IBS-d for 4 years. I'm currently a graduate student at Harvard Medical School's Media, Medicine, and Health program, working on my capstone project which aims to utilize an art exhibition to address medical gaslighting among female patients with gastrointestinal symptoms. This frequently includes, but is not limited to IBS, PCOS, and endometriosis patients. For those who do not know, medical gaslighting is a phenomenon in which a medical professional invalidates, dismisses or ignores a patient concern. In addressing this issue, I plan on sharing my own story, as well as other patient stories. If you are interested in …

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 can circle back when the project is done to let you know my findings if you…

Hello guys, I was curious if anyone else had any IBS related symptoms will the copper IUD as well. Originally I got the hormone IUD that literally ruined my life and brought terrible IBS symptoms onto me without ever having IBS before. After taking it out, I thought maybe if I go with a non hormonal option it would be better. I have now had it for 6 months and after having no flare ups for 6 months, the last two months, a month apart to the day I had two flare ups. With my flares I get bad cramps and bowel movement but it's so weird that it just started again once I had an IUD. This being said my flares are no where near as bad as they were with the hormone IU…

Cureus. 2024 Apr 20;16(4):e58626. doi: 10.7759/cureus.58626. eCollection 2024 Apr. ABSTRACT Intrauterine contraceptive device (IUCD) is a popular method of contraception used worldwide. Although successful, it can get dislodged from its primary position and perforate the uterine wall. Migration to the colon is an uncommon complication. The patient's symptoms may mimic that of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal pain and changes in bowel movements. The correct diagnosis may be missed for long periods of time, leading to unnecessary suffering and potential complications. It is important for healthcare providers to consider the possibility of intrauterine con…

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 ?!

I am a 29 year old female who has struggled with digestive issues since early high school. I was "officially" diagnosed with IBS in 2011. The majority of the time, I lean towards IBS-D, but have started struggling with IBS-M the past year. I have been through LEAP MRT testing, Celiac testing, stool testing, gallbladder ultrasound, blood tests, dietary changes, and a decent list of prescriptions and different probiotics. To date, I have yet to find a method or treatment that keeps flair-ups at bay. As I approach the big "3-0", my husband and I are wanting to start a family, but are fearful of how my IBS will affect our ability to get pregnant and deliver a healthy bab…

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 whether COCs are associated with higher risks of developing IBS or not. Methods: A p…

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 to ‘just hormones’, ‘stress’ or ‘masked’ depression/anxiety [[1], [2], [3], [4]]. This becomes particularly problematic in functional disorders (FD), includi…

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 affected, particularly those who are premenopausal? According to Guts UK!, we’re…

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 of her bowels (I’m so sorry for that sentence) is never more prevalent than …

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

Any women out there with IBS-D have issues with frequent bladder and/or yeast infections? As careful as I try to be hygiene wise I often get bladder or yeast infections.

IBS-M. I have been diagnosed with IBS as a child and had sx until age 40. Only a few flare-ups for 20 yrs, then age 60, came back with a vengeance; Currently it’s controlling my daily living. I either have diarrhea with left lower ab pains, bloating and lower back pains...or hard mucous stools, impaction, weakness, fainting and vomiting grn/brn liquid. Diet doesn’t seem to determine episodes. Since this occurs more with women, does estrogen play a part?

I have vulvodynia and IBS that has been diarrhea. I have had a full eval by GI. Testing negative. Estrogen topical does not work. Oral estrogen not an option. Vulvodynia improved when I don't have diarrhea. I have just added caltrate d petites. 1 daily to start. Both conditions have been quite uncomfortable to say the least Anybody have insight suggestions etc? I also take probiotic daily. I have IBS app on phone. I have tried low fodmap. Thank you

What To Know About Pooping After Birth Health Essentials After giving birth, it can take a while for your body to get back to its pre-pregnancy state. Physically and emotionally, you’re trying to recover from a major event that’s caused many changes — to your hormone levels, your muscles and ligaments, and even your internal organs. All of these changes in turn can affect your bodily functions. Ob/Gyn Erica Newlin, MD, explains what people can expect from pooping during the postpartum time. View the full article

I suffer with IBS-D. For the last year or so it seems to be under control except when I am pre menstrual. I get severe nausea, tummy cramps, burning in my intestines (not stomach) and diahorrea. I take my normal medication but that doesn't help. For 4 days prior to my period I am so uncomfortable. Not sure if anyone else experiences this and if so, what has provided you with relief, if any?

** NOTE: This was written more aimed at Mirena-related blogs, but as I think it contributed to my last IBS episode and have read of other women also experiencing GI-related impacts from it, I thought it may help to post for other IBS sufferers as well ** I had the Mirena IUD inserted in March 2017. Soon after, I began to have a full-blown IBS episode (which I'd had one in 2011), so when my hair started thinning and a multitude of other things happened, I blamed the IBS and a preexisting spine injury. However, with regards to my brain - I experienced problems there too, as well as worsening depression. I also developed ovarian cysts, obtaining multiple (costly) ultras…

Seems like my bout of urinary retention plus pelvic pain was relieved after I took one 200 mg phenazopyridine hcl which relaxes the urinary tract. I wonder if related to build up of uric acid causing blocked tract. Happened once before. My uro md gave me some extra pills to have on hand. Any thoughts.

Hi to all, Last night i was covered in poo as my bowel gave out all over the bed and floor and hallway n bathroom didnt get to the loo intime. I am being sent back to see the consultant i will need a bag to collect poo in ieleostomy will wait to see the consultant to see what they say Dolphin500

I'm wondering if anyone has noticed a link to their IBS symptoms worsening around their cycle and specifically during peri-menopause. I've always had some constipation but it was never a huge problem until I got into my 40s or so and started having peri-menopause symptoms. The pain and gas got worse each year and now that I'm 49 and closing in on full menopause, it's getting even worse. I now have mixed symptoms with D being worse around my cycle, and C being predominant. It seems like the more erratic my cycle gets, the more erratic the IBS gets. I'm at a point that I'm terrified to leave the house sometimes because I get the D symptoms and have no warning before i…

I'm new to this forum. I've been experiencing severe constipation and have also had bouts of diverticulitis with constipation. I'm also seeing my gyn Dr this week to check for rectocele. Anyone on here ever have rectocele causing their constipation problem? What were your symptoms. I'm post menopausal and 61.

I was diagnosed as a child I think around 2/3 years old. I grew up living off sustigin that power drink stuff till I was old enough to make food for myself and I started to live off junk food. I didn’t really start to gain weight till I was 18 when I started to pill it on and got up to 96kg when I was 20. Between my 20 and 21st though my personal life changed, it impacted my health so much that I lost. 15kg in two weeks and basically restarted my bowels. From then after I hadn’t been able to eat anything, I went to the doctors and dietitian and they put me on a Low FODMAP diet and we found a few allergies to citrus and onion. I’m now 29, this year I had a hysterectomy and…

10 Things That Help With Pregnancy Constipation | BabyGaga BabyGaga By now, you have already realized that pregnancy is not as easy as people make it out to be. Just when you are celebrating the end of the first trimester (No more nausea, yay!), the second and third trimester hit you with constipation. As if dealing with extra weight isn't enough, you now have to deal with infrequent bowel movements, the passage of hard stool, and abdominal pain. The good news is that at the end of it all, you will have a beautiful bundle of joy, making the whole wait worth it. View the full article

StatPearls Book. 2020 01 Authors: Abstract Chronic pelvic pain can be a disabling, chronic, persistent pain, within the pelvis in women. Relatively common, chronic pelvic pain is associated with comorbidities such as irritable bowel syndrome, major depressive disorder, or pelvic inflammatory syndrome. One in seven women in the United States is affected. The prevalence is similar to migraine headaches, asthma, and chronic back pain. Chronic pelvic pain is considered a form of chronic regional pain syndrome. The diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain is made after three to six months of pelvic pain and is often based on history or physical; there are numerous ass…