Gastro Girl Insights
A collection of helpful articles curated and written by Gastro Girl.
August 16, 2020
Exercise and IBD: What You Should Know
If you have inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), you are likely willing to think outside the box to help manage your condition.
June 8, 2020
What Women with IBD Need to Know About Contraception
In this article we will cover what women with IBD need to know when choosing contraception. We’ve enlisted the help of Sara N. Horst, MD, MPH, a gastroenterologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, to break down the science and provide actionable tips to help you make the right choice.
May 29, 2020
Is Your IBD Messing with Your Periods? A Gastroenterologist Says YES
If you’re a woman living with IBD, it’s important for women to also understand the effect IBD can have on the menstrual cycle. Many women think that their gastroenterologists do not want or need to hear about their periods, but this could not be further from the truth!
May 11, 2020
4 Tips for Talking to Your Doctor About Your IBD
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), your head is likely spinning. You’re being bombarded with new information, new terms, and you’re being asked to make decisions about your IBD care. The best way to approach managing your IBD is to work closely with your doctor and treatment team to develop a plan of action. Read on for our top tips for talking with your doctor about your IBD!
May 7, 2020
4 Ways to Support Someone Living with IBD
Having a friend, family, member or significant other with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can make you feel helpless. You want to do everything you can to support them, but you just don’t know how.
May 4, 2020
Journey Through the Digestive System: Large Intestine to Rectum
The large intestine is the final stop on our journey through the digestive system. Let’s look at the role it plays in digestion and discuss some of the conditions that can occur here.
April 9, 2018
You Are Not Alone: Celebrities Who Are Living with IBS or IBD
Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Inflammatory Bowel Disease don’t spare even the most accomplished actors, athletes and musicians. Becker’s Hospital Review recently published this list of celebrities who have been diagnosed with the conditions.
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