How Our Center For Women’s Gastrointestinal Health Can Help You

Did you know that gallstones are much more common in women than men? In fact, up to 20% of American women have gallstones. 

Or did you realize that women with Crohn’s disease may have difficulty getting pregnant?

When it comes to women’s gastrointestinal health, both women and men can experience the same disorders, but these issues often affect women’s lives in unique ways. That’s why we established our Center for Women’s Health as part of our Centers of Excellence.

The Importance of Women’s Gastrointestinal Health, and How Our Center of Excellence Helps You

As we mentioned earlier, there are different facets to women’s gastrointestinal health, and as the area’s leading gastroenterologists, we want to be sure these needs aren’t overlooked. Women’s gastrointestinal health can impact pregnancies and the ability to conceive. Some diseases, such as IBS, are much more common in women than men. In addition, many women may be afraid of passing on gastrointestinal disorders to their children. 

In this article, we’ll explore the many ways in which women experience these issues and the key benefits of working with our Centers of Excellence.

 3 Ways Our Center for Excellence Benefits Your Gastrointestinal Health

1. You’ll Work With Leading Specialists

Our board-certified gastroenterologists are all recognized as leaders in their field. When you work with one of our Centers for Excellence, you get quality time from a physician who not only provides compassionate care but is up-to-date with the latest research and developments so they can treat your issue in the most effective manner possible.

2. You’ll Have Comprehensive Care That Focuses on You

Our Centers for Excellence focus on your medical problem. Unlike some health centers that try to do a little bit of everything, each Center of Excellence concentrates on one facet of gastrointestinal health. By doing so, we are able to provide a higher level of care, which goes a long way toward benefiting women’s gastrointestinal health.

3. You’ll Have Access to State-of-the-Art Technology

We understand that even the most advanced medical equipment is no substitute for experience and compassion.  We have combined the best of both to provide access to technology typically found at large research hospitals. This enables us to get an accurate and timely diagnosis so we can begin effective treatment.

The Impact of Common Women’s Gastrointestinal Health Disorders 

We’ll take a look at some common GI (Gastrointestinal) conditions we treat and evaluate the unique impact they have on women’s lives.  

Gallstones 

We mentioned earlier that these are much more common in women, but they are even more prevalent among pregnant women. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, almost 8% of pregnant women form new gallstones by the third trimester. However, only 1% show any symptoms. This is generally attributed to the numerous hormonal changes that women undergo during pregnancy.

Crohn’s Disease

Some women with Crohn’s disease have difficulty getting pregnant and face challenges carrying a healthy baby to term. Other women are afraid to have children because they don’t want to risk transmitting the disease to their offspring.

Fecal Incontinence

This is also more common in women than men, particularly elderly women. In addition, some women who have experienced a traumatic childbirth may have fecal incontinence. We understand this disease has both a physical and emotional impact; it can lead to depression, anxiety and social isolation. This is why we concentrate on holistic treatment, taking into account the full scope of women’s needs. 

Let Our Center for Women’s Health Guide You Toward a Healthier Journey

Gastrointestinal disorders don’t have to take over your life. With timely treatment, recovery or disease management is possible. Women have particular needs when it comes to their gastrointestinal health, and that’s why our Center for Women’s Health was established.

If you have any of the conditions listed below, or if you’re having troublesome symptoms, we encourage you to schedule an appointment today.