Estrogen may cause certain colon cells, shown in green in this microscope image, to release a hormone called peptide YY. This, in turn, causes a different type of colon cell, colored magenta, to pump ...

Understanding differences in timing, symptoms, and triggers can help identify whether the pain is menstrual-related or linked to digestive conditions like IBS ...

Differences in how gut cells respond to hormones may help to explain why women experience more frequent and severe gut pain than men do, a study in mice suggests. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) ...

Karen Wright is affiliated with Cannabinoid Research and Development Group UK. Digestive disorders can affect us all from time to time. Symptoms such as bloating and pain, often accompanied with some ...

Women are more likely to suffer pain from irritable bowel syndrome due to their hormones, according to a new study. Previous research has shown that many more women than men have the chronic condition ...

Gut health in women is often underestimated, with many persistent symptoms - like bloating, constipation, or mood changes - being overlooked or misdiagnosed. Too often, women are told their issues are ...

A low FODMAP diet developed by Monash University researchers for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) has been shown to improve gastrointestinal symptoms in women with endometriosis. Sixty percent of study ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you were to list the symptoms of IBS (that's irritable bowel syndrome, officially) that you know off ...

Many women ignore common digestive issues like bloating, constipation, and acid reflux.Here's why these symptoms matter and when to take them seriously for better gut health.

It is important to consider sexual orientation and gender identity in health care to achieve optimal management strategies for IBS. Sexual and gender minority (SGM) communities experience more severe ...